Oscar Wilde

"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.

Release Date

May 29, 1960

Status

Released

Original Title

Oscar Wilde

Runtime

1h 39min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

Vantage Films