Wilde (1997)

Loved for being unique. Hated for being different.

Movie · Drama, History · 1h 58m · Rated 6.6/10 on TMDB · Released September 1, 1997

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.

Directed by Brian Gilbert

Cast

• Stephen Fry as Oscar Wilde
• Jude Law as Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas
• Vanessa Redgrave as Lady Speranza Wilde
• Jennifer Ehle as Constance Lloyd 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 Marquess of Queensberry
• Ioan Gruffudd as John Gray
• Orlando Bloom as Rent Boy
• James D'Arcy as First Friend

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