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Wilde

19971h 58mDrama · History
directed by Brian Gilbert

“Loved for being unique. Hated for being different.”

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6.6 / 10
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6.9 / 10
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70 / 100
Rotten Tomatoes
72%

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Synopsis

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.

Cast

Stephen Fry·Oscar Wilde
Jude Law·Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas
Vanessa Redgrave·Lady Speranza Wilde
Jennifer Ehle·Constance Lloyd Wilde
Gemma Jones·Lady Queensberry
Judy Parfitt·Lady Mount-Temple
Michael Sheen·Robbie Ross
Zoë Wanamaker·Ada Leverson 'Sphinx'
Tom Wilkinson·Marquess of Queensberry
Ioan Gruffudd·John Gray