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Wilde

Wilde

6.6
288
Year
1997
Country
Germany, Japan, United Kingdom
Genre
Drama, History
The slogan
Loved for being unique. Hated for being different.
Director
Brian Gilbert
Writer
Julian Mitchell
Richard Ellmann
Budget
10,000,000 $
Fees
2,158,775 $
Duration
1h 58min

Description

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.