Wilde(1997)

Name: Wilde
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1997-09-01
Rating: 6.6

Loved for being unique. Hated for being different.

6.6(289)1h 58m1997-09-01

DramaHistory

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.

Director:: Brian Gilbert
Writers:: Julian Mitchell, Richard Ellmann
Producers:: Alex Graham, Marc Samuelson, Peter Samuelson
Cinematographer:: Martin Fuhrer
Composer:: Arthur Sullivan
Production:: Dove International, Pandora Film, BBC Film, Capitol Films, samuelson productions, Neue Deutsche Filmgesellschaft, Pony Canyon
Budget:: $10,000,000
Revenue:: $2,158,775
Status:: Released