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Wilde

1997 • 1h58m Drama, History

Rating

6.6/10

Popularity

3

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.

Details

Director

Brian Gilbert

Screenplay

Julian Mitchell

Cast

Stephen Fry

Jude Law

Vanessa Redgrave

Release date

9/1/1997

Status

Released

Budget

$10,000,000

Revenue

$2,158,775

Origin country

GB

Vote count

283