Oscar Wilde
6.8
“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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Robert Morley
Oscar Wilde
Known for
The African Queen
Around the World in 80 Days
Ralph Richardson
Sir Edward Carson
Known for
Jesus of Nazareth
The Fallen Idol
Phyllis Calvert
Constance Wilde
Known for
Indiscreet
Twisted Nerve
John Neville
Lord Alfred Douglas
Known for
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
The Fifth Element
Dennis Price
Robert Ross
Known for
Kind Hearts and Coronets
Twins of Evil
Alexander Knox
Sir Edgar Clarke
Known for
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Europa '51
Edward Chapman
Marquis of Queensberry
Known for
Things to Come
Murder!
William Devlin
Solicitor-General
Known for
Treasure Island
Solomon and Sheba
Robert Harris
Justice Henn Collins
Known for
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
Ransom
Henry Oscar
Justice Wills
Known for
The Brides of Dracula
Murder Ahoy
Martin Benson
George Alexander
Known for
Jesus of Nazareth
Goldfinger
Wilton Morley
Cyril Wilde
No other roles listed
Gregory Ratoff Director · Jo Eisinger Screenplay Frank Harris Story
United States release June 20, 1960 · Produced in United Kingdom · Production 20th Century Studios
Production
Vantage Films
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20th Century Studios
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United Kingdom
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United Kingdom · May 29, 1960
Theatrical
United States · June 20, 1960
Theatrical
Australia
July 7, 1960 · Theatrical
Denmark
November 30, 1960 · Theatrical
Germany
October 20, 1960 · Theatrical
South Africa
July 4, 1960 · Theatrical
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