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Wilde

“Loved for being unique. Hated for being different.”
6.6 / 10 (297 votes)

Overview

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.

Release Date September 01, 1997
Runtime 118 min
Genres Drama, History
Status Released
Budget $10,000,000
Revenue $2,158,775
Trailers & Videos
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Production Studios
Dove International Pandora Film Pandora Film BBC Film BBC Film Capitol Films Capitol Films samuelson productions Neue Deutsche Filmgesellschaft Neue Deutsche Filmgesellschaft Pony Canyon Pony Canyon
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Gemma Jones
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Judy Parfitt
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