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The Trials of Oscar Wilde
The Trials of Oscar Wilde
5.7
/10
22 Ratings

THE TRIALS OF OSCAR WILDE

Directed by Ken Hughes
United Kingdom, 1960
Drama, Biography, History, LGBTQ+

Synopsis

Peter Finch delivers a bravura performance (for which he won a BAFTA Award) as the flamboyant Irish poet-playwright. The story, based largely on court records, recounts Wilde’s sodomy trial stemming from his love affair with Lord Douglas.

Synopsis

Peter Finch delivers a bravura performance (for which he won a BAFTA Award) as the flamboyant Irish poet-playwright. The story, based largely on court records, recounts Wilde’s sodomy trial stemming from his love affair with Lord Douglas.