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Wilde

6.6/10
TMDB299 votes
Original: 118 min

Oscar Wilde is a married playwright who has occasionally indulged his weakness for male suitors. After much toil, Wilde debuts 'The Importance of Being Earnest' in London, and a chat at the theatre with Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas leads to a full-fledged romance. However, this affair leads to a legal dispute with Lord Alfred's oppressive father, the Marquess of Queensberry, and, given the local anti-gay laws, Wilde is jailed. Wilde's vast intellect helps him survive until he regains his freedom.

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About Wilde

Loved for being unique. Hated for being different.

Wilde (1997) is a film in the drama, history genres. Directed by . The cast includes Stephen Fry, Jude Law, Vanessa Redgrave, Jennifer Ehle.

Released
Original language
Runtime
118 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Germany, Japan, United Kingdom
Production companies
Dove International, Pandora Film, BBC Film, Capitol Films, samuelson productions, Neue Deutsche Filmgesellschaft, Pony Canyon
Directors
Writers
Julian Mitchell

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What is Wilde about?

Oscar Wilde is a married playwright who has occasionally indulged his weakness for male suitors. After much toil, Wilde debuts 'The Importance of Being Earnest' in London, and a chat at the theatre with Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas leads to a full-fledged romance. However, this affair leads to a legal dispute with Lord Alfred's oppressive father, the Marquess of Queensberry, and, given the local anti-gay laws, Wilde is jailed. Wilde's vast intellect helps him survive until he regains his freedom.

Who stars in Wilde?

Stephen Fry, Jude Law, Vanessa Redgrave, Jennifer Ehle, Gemma Jones, Judy Parfitt. See the cast cards above for character names.

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