Movie
Wilde (1997)
118 min
- Drama
- History
- Director
- Brian Gilbert
- Released
- September 1, 1997
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.
Cast
- Stephen Fry
- Jude Law
- Vanessa Redgrave
- Jennifer Ehle
- Gemma Jones
- Judy Parfitt
- Michael Sheen
- Zoë Wanamaker
- Tom Wilkinson
- Ioan Gruffudd
- Orlando Bloom
- James D'Arcy