Top billed cast

1. 

   Rupert Everett

   Oscar Wilde

2. 

   Colin Firth

   Reggie Turner

3. 

   Emily Watson

   Constance Wilde

4. 

   Colin Morgan

   Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas

5. 

   Edwin Thomas

   Robbie Ross

6. 

   Franca Abategiovanni

   Felice's Mother

7. 

   Alister Cameron

   Mr. Howard

8. 

   Anna Chancellor

   Mrs. Arbuthnott

9. 

   Béatrice Dalle

   Café Concert Manager

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf

Written by CinemaSerf on 2024-05-30

It is odd how many gents convicted of some form of sexual "deviance" in the 19th century ended their days in penury in rural France. This film looks at the last few years of one of the most famous, and successful - and Rupert Everett directs his own portrayal of Oscar Wilde like a natural. Emily Watson and Colin's Firth and Morgan lend a capable hand as this tale of his decline both morally and physically takes shape. It's beautifully shot, and has a steady narrative that illuminates his absinthe-fuelled demise sensitively, but not especially sentimentally. He was only 46 when he died of menin...read the rest

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$2,621,992.00

Keywords

• paris, france
• naples, italy
• biography
• victorian england
• period drama
• 19th century
• portrait of an artist
• literary figure
• social prejudice
• gay theme