Wilde (1997)
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.
Drama, History
Cast
- Stephen Fry — Oscar Wilde
- Jude Law — Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas
- Vanessa Redgrave — Lady Speranza Wilde
- Jennifer Ehle — Constance Lloyd Wilde
- Gemma Jones — Lady Queensberry
- Judy Parfitt — Lady Mount-Temple
- Michael Sheen — Robbie Ross
- Zoë Wanamaker — Ada Leverson 'Sphinx'
- Tom Wilkinson — Marquess of Queensberry
- Ioan Gruffudd — John Gray
- Orlando Bloom — Rent Boy
- James D'Arcy — First Friend
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