Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Gregory RatoffDirector
- Kenneth V. JonesOriginal Music Composer
- Jo EisingerScreenplay
Cast
- Robert MorleyOscar Wilde
- Ralph RichardsonSir Edward Carson
- Phyllis CalvertConstance Wilde
- John NevilleLord Alfred Douglas
- Dennis PriceRobert Ross
- Alexander KnoxSir Edgar Clarke
- Edward ChapmanMarquis of Queensberry
- William DevlinSolicitor-General
- Robert HarrisJustice Henn Collins
- Henry OscarJustice Wills
- Martin BensonGeorge Alexander
- Wilton MorleyCyril Wilde