Wilde

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Release date: September 01, 1997
Duration: 118 minutes
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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.

Starring

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