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The Ballad of Reading Gaol

198842mRichard Kwietniowski

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Oscar Wilde’s famous and eloquent defence of love – made while he was being cross-examined at the trial that led to his incarceration and death – is strikingly illustrated, word by word, with Mapplethorpe-like imagery.

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What is The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1988) about?

Oscar Wilde’s famous and eloquent defence of love – made while he was being cross-examined at the trial that led to his incarceration and death – is strikingly illustrated, word by word, with Mapplethorpe-like imagery.

Who stars in The Ballad of Reading Gaol?

The Ballad of Reading Gaol stars Quentin Crisp (Narrator). The film was directed by Richard Kwietniowski.

How long is The Ballad of Reading Gaol?

The Ballad of Reading Gaol has a runtime of 42 min and premiered in 1988.

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