Movie
Wilde
1997 · 1h 58m · Drama, History
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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 FryOscar Wilde
Jude LawLord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas
Vanessa RedgraveLady Speranza Wilde
Jennifer EhleConstance Lloyd Wilde
Gemma JonesLady Queensberry
Judy ParfittLady Mount-Temple
Michael SheenRobbie Ross
Zoë WanamakerAda Leverson 'Sphinx'
Tom WilkinsonMarquess of Queensberry
Ioan GruffuddJohn Gray
Orlando BloomRent Boy
James D'ArcyFirst Friend
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