Wilde (film)
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Wilde is a 1997 British biographical romantic drama film directed by Brian Gilbert. The screenplay, written by Julian Mitchell, is based on Richard Ellmann's 1987 biography of Oscar Wilde. The film chronicles the turmoil in Wilde's life after he discovers his homosexuality. It stars Stephen Fry in the title role, with Jude Law, Vanessa Redgrave, Jennifer Ehle, Gemma Jones, Judy Parfitt, Michael Sheen, Zoë Wanamaker, and Tom Wilkinson in supporting roles.
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Directed by | Brian Gilbert |
Screenplay by | Julian Mitchell |
Based on | Oscar Wilde by Richard Ellmann |
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Cinematography | Martin Fuhrer |
Edited by | Michael Bradsell |
Music by | Debbie Wiseman |
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Distributed by | PolyGram Filmed Entertainment |
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Running time | 118 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Budget | £5.6 million[1] |
Box office | $2.2 million[2][3] |
The film premiered at the 54th Venice International Film Festival on 1 September 1997, and was theatrically released in the United Kingdom on 17 October 1997, by PolyGram Filmed Entertainment. It was praised for the performances of the cast, particularly that of Fry, who received critical acclaim and a Best Actor nomination at the 56th Golden Globe Awards. Ehle and Wanamaker were both nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 51st British Academy Film Awards.