Released:
1997-09-01

Overview:
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.

Director:
Brian Gilbert

Runtime:
1h 58min

Genre:
Drama, History

• Cast:
• 
  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