Wilde

Wilde

Loved for being unique. Hated for being different.

R 1997 · 118 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, History

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.

Directed by Brian Gilbert · Written by Julian Mitchell

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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
Orlando Bloom Rent Boy
James D'Arcy First Friend

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