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Oscar Wilde

1h 39m1960Gregory Ratoff
IMDb: 6.8/10
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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.

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BiographyVictorian EnglandPeriod DramaCourtroom19th CenturyPortrait Of An ArtistLiterary FigureSocial PrejudiceGay Theme

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What is Oscar Wilde (1960) about?

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.

Who stars in Oscar Wilde?

Oscar Wilde stars Robert Morley (Oscar Wilde), Ralph Richardson (Sir Edward Carson), Phyllis Calvert (Constance Wilde), John Neville (Lord Alfred Douglas), Dennis Price (Robert Ross). The film was directed by Gregory Ratoff.

How long is Oscar Wilde?

Oscar Wilde has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1960. It is rated Not Rated.

Is Oscar Wilde worth watching?

Oscar Wilde holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Drama, Biography, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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