Wilde

Wilde (1997)

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.

Date of release
1997-09-01
TMDB
6.6 / 10 (298)
Runtime
1h 58m
Genres
Drama, History
Director
Brian Gilbert

Casting

  • 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
  • Zoë Wanamaker — Ada Leverson 'Sphinx'
  • Tom Wilkinson — Marquess of Queensberry
  • Ioan Gruffudd — John Gray
  • Orlando Bloom — Rent Boy
  • James D'Arcy — First Friend

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