Wilde
1997/09/01 (US) | Drama, History
Loved for being unique. Hated for being different.
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
Lead Cast
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
Budget
$ 10,000,000
Revenue
$ 2,158,775
Status
Released
Production Company
- Dove International
- Pandora Film
- BBC Film
- Capitol Films
Crews
Alex Graham
Producer
Martin Fuhrer
Director of Photography
Arthur Sullivan
Original Music Composer
Michael Bradsell
Editor
Marc Samuelson
Producer
Peter Samuelson
Producer