Wilde

Wilde

"Loved for being unique. Hated for being different."

6.6118m1997
DramaHistory

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.

Production Details

Release DateSep 1, 1997

DirectorBrian Gilbert

Principal Cast

Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry

Oscar Wilde

Jude Law

Jude Law

Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas

Vanessa Redgrave

Vanessa Redgrave

Lady Speranza Wilde

Jennifer Ehle

Jennifer Ehle

Constance Lloyd Wilde

Gemma Jones

Gemma Jones

Lady Queensberry

Judy Parfitt

Judy Parfitt

Lady Mount-Temple

Michael Sheen

Michael Sheen

Robbie Ross

Zoë Wanamaker

Zoë Wanamaker

Ada Leverson 'Sphinx'

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

Marquess of Queensberry

Ioan Gruffudd

Ioan Gruffudd

John Gray

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