
Wilde
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.
Release Date: 1997-09-01
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Casts

Stephen Fry
as Oscar Wilde

Jude Law
as Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas

Vanessa Redgrave
as Lady Speranza Wilde

Jennifer Ehle
as Constance Lloyd Wilde

Gemma Jones
as Lady Queensberry

Judy Parfitt
as Lady Mount-Temple

Michael Sheen
as Robbie Ross

Zoë Wanamaker
as Ada Leverson 'Sphinx'

Tom Wilkinson
as Marquess of Queensberry

Ioan Gruffudd
as John Gray