Wilde (1997)

  • R
  • 09/01/1997 (US)
  • Drama, History
  • 1h 58m

Loved for being unique. Hated for being different.

Overview

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.

Julian Mitchell

Screenplay

Brian Gilbert

Director

Cast

Stephen Fry's headshot

Stephen Fry

Oscar Wilde
Jude Law's headshot

Jude Law

Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas
Vanessa Redgrave's headshot

Vanessa Redgrave

Lady Speranza Wilde
Jennifer Ehle's headshot

Jennifer Ehle

Constance Lloyd Wilde
Gemma Jones's headshot

Gemma Jones

Lady Queensberry
Judy Parfitt's headshot

Judy Parfitt

Lady Mount-Temple
Michael Sheen's headshot

Michael Sheen

Robbie Ross
Zoë Wanamaker's headshot

Zoë Wanamaker

Ada Leverson 'Sphinx'

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