Wilde 1997

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

• Stephen Fry Oscar Wilde
• Jude Law Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas
• Vanessa Redgrave Lady Speranza Wilde
• Jennifer Ehle Constance Lloyd Wilde
• Gemma Jones Lady Queensberry
• Judy Parfitt Lady Mount-Temple
• Michael Sheen Robbie Ross
• Zoë Wanamaker Ada Leverson 'Sphinx'
• Tom Wilkinson Marquess of Queensberry
• Ioan Gruffudd John Gray

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