Oscar Wilde (1960)
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.
Director: Gregory Ratoff
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: May 29, 1960
Cast
- Robert Morley - Oscar Wilde
- Ralph Richardson - Sir Edward Carson
- Phyllis Calvert - Constance Wilde
- John Neville - Lord Alfred Douglas
- Dennis Price - Robert Ross
- Alexander Knox - Sir Edgar Clarke
- Edward Chapman - Marquis of Queensberry
- William Devlin - Solicitor-General
- Robert Harris - Justice Henn Collins
- Henry Oscar - Justice Wills
Screenplay
- Sewell Stokes (Theatre Play)
- Leslie Stokes (Theatre Play)
- Jo Eisinger (Screenplay)
- Frank Harris (Original Story)
Music: Kenneth V. Jones
Cinematography: Georges Périnal
Editing: Antony Gibbs
Production: Vantage Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Courtroom Drama
Keywords
biography, victorian england, period drama, courtroom, 19th century, portrait of an artist, literary figure, social prejudice, gay theme
More Films by Director: Gregory Ratoff
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Oscar Wilde about?
- 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.
- Who directed Oscar Wilde?
- Oscar Wilde was directed by Gregory Ratoff.
- Who stars in Oscar Wilde?
- Oscar Wilde stars Robert Morley, Ralph Richardson, Phyllis Calvert, John Neville, Dennis Price, Alexander Knox.
- How long is Oscar Wilde?
- Oscar Wilde has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Oscar Wilde?
- Oscar Wilde is a Drama film.
- Where was Oscar Wilde produced?
- Oscar Wilde was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Oscar Wilde?
- The themes of Oscar Wilde include: Courtroom Drama.