Wilde
1997, Film, 118 min, Biography, Drama, Romance, English, United Kingdom, MoviePedia score 67
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.
Directed by Brian Gilbert
Cast
- Stephen Fry as Oscar Wilde
- Jude Law as Lord Alfred Douglas
- Vanessa Redgrave as Lady 'Speranza' Wilde
- Jennifer Ehle as Constance Wilde
- Gemma Jones as Lady Queensberry
- Judy Parfitt as Lady Mount-Temple
- Michael Sheen as Robbie Ross
- Zoë Wanamaker as Ada Leverson 'Sphinx'
- Tom Wilkinson as The Marquess of Queensberry
- Ioan Gruffudd as John Gray
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