Salome's Last Dance (1988)
Notorious, scandalous, Wilde!
London, England, November 5th, 1892, Guy Fawkes Night. The famous playwright Oscar Wilde and his lover Lord Alfred Douglas discreetly go to a luxury brothel where the owner, Alfred Taylor, has prepared a surprise for the renowned author: a private and very special performance of his play Salome, banned by the authorities, in which Taylor himself and the peculiar inhabitants of the exclusive establishment will participate.
Director: Ken Russell
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: May 6, 1988
Cast
- Glenda Jackson - Herodias / Lady Alice
- Stratford Johns - Herod / Alfred Taylor
- Nickolas Grace - Oscar Wilde
- Douglas Hodge - John the Baptist / 'Bosey'
- Imogen Millais Scott - Salome / Rose
- Denis Lill - Tigellenus / Chilvers
- Russell Lee Nash - Pageboy
- Ken Russell - Cappadocian
- David Doyle - A. Nubin
- Warren Saire - Young Syrian
Screenplay
- Oscar Wilde (Theatre Play)
- Ken Russell (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Harvey Harrison
Editing: Timothy Gee
Production: Jolly Russell Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Box Office: $331,469
Original Language: en
Keywords
london, england, brothel, black humor, based on play or musical, victorian england, stage play, gay theme
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More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Salome's Last Dance about?
- London, England, November 5th, 1892, Guy Fawkes Night. The famous playwright Oscar Wilde and his lover Lord Alfred Douglas discreetly go to a luxury brothel where the owner, Alfred Taylor, has prepared a surprise for the renowned author: a private and very special performance of his play Salome, banned by the authorities, in which Taylor himself and the peculiar inhabitants of the exclusive establishment will participate.
- Who directed Salome's Last Dance?
- Salome's Last Dance was directed by Ken Russell.
- Who stars in Salome's Last Dance?
- Salome's Last Dance stars Glenda Jackson, Stratford Johns, Nickolas Grace, Douglas Hodge, Imogen Millais Scott, Denis Lill.
- How long is Salome's Last Dance?
- Salome's Last Dance has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Salome's Last Dance?
- Salome's Last Dance is a Drama film.
- How much did Salome's Last Dance gross?
- Salome's Last Dance grossed $331,469 worldwide.
- Where was Salome's Last Dance produced?
- Salome's Last Dance was produced in United Kingdom.