Wilde (1997)

Loved for being unique. Hated for being different.

TMDb 6.69/1/1997•1h 58m

DramaHistory

IMDb

Original Title

Wilde

Status

Released

Production Companies

Dove InternationalPandora FilmBBC FilmCapitol Filmssamuelson productionsNeue Deutsche FilmgesellschaftPony Canyon

Original Language

Budget

$10,000,000

Revenue

$2,158,775

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.