Wilde (1997)1h58
Drama · History
Director Brian Gilbert (6.2 avg)
Also directed Not Without My Daughter, Vice Versa, The Gathering, and 3 more
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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Cast
Stephen Fry
Jude Law
Vanessa Redgrave
Jennifer Ehle
Gemma Jones
Judy Parfitt
Michael Sheen
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