biography,victorian england,period drama,courtroom,19th century,portrait of an artist,literary figure,social prejudice,gay theme

Oscar Wilde (1960)

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At last it can be told… He shocked the world!

England, 1891. Ascending writer Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) meets Lord Alfred Douglas, a young nobleman. Over the years, they will maintain an intimate relationship that will be openly criticized by Alfred's father, the Marquis of Queensberry, in such a harsh way that Wilde, instigated by Alfred, decides to sue Queensberry in 1895, accusing him of defamation.

Cast & Crew

Director
Gregory Ratoff
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    Oscar Wilde Robert Morley
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    Sir Edward Carson Ralph Richardson
  • Profile picture of Phyllis Calvert
    Constance Wilde Phyllis Calvert
  • Profile picture of John Neville
    Lord Alfred Douglas John Neville
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    Robert Ross Dennis Price
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    Sir Edgar Clarke Alexander Knox
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    Marquis of Queensberry Edward Chapman
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    Justice Henn Collins Robert Harris

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  • portrait of an artist
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  • social prejudice
  • gay theme