Wilde

IMDb 6.6 1997 β€’ 118 min β€’ DramaHistory

Director

Brian Gilbert

Country

DE

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry Oscar Wilde
Jude Law
Jude Law Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas
Vanessa Redgrave
Vanessa Redgrave Lady Speranza Wilde
Jennifer Ehle
Jennifer Ehle Constance Lloyd Wilde
Gemma Jones
Gemma Jones Lady Queensberry