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Wilde

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

★ 6.6 / 10 (299 votes)September 1, 1997118 minEN
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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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Movie facts

Release dateSeptember 1, 1997
StatusReleased
Runtime118 min
Rating★ 6.6 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish
CountryGermany, Japan, United Kingdom
Budget$10,000,000
Revenue$2,158,775
ProductionDove International, Pandora Film, BBC Film, Capitol Films, samuelson productions, Neue Deutsche Filmgesellschaft, Pony Canyon
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Crew

Director

Brian Gilbert

Writers

Julian Mitchell

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Cast

Stephen FryStephen FryOscar Wilde
Jude LawJude LawLord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas
Vanessa RedgraveVanessa RedgraveLady Speranza Wilde
Jennifer EhleJennifer EhleConstance Lloyd Wilde
Gemma JonesGemma JonesLady Queensberry
Judy ParfittJudy ParfittLady Mount-Temple
Michael SheenMichael SheenRobbie Ross
Zoë WanamakerZoë WanamakerAda Leverson 'Sphinx'
Tom WilkinsonTom WilkinsonMarquess of Queensberry
Ioan GruffuddIoan GruffuddJohn Gray
Orlando BloomOrlando BloomRent Boy
James D'ArcyJames D'ArcyFirst Friend
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