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A chronicle of Oscar Wilde's libel suit against the Marquis of Queensberry and the tragic turn his life takes because of it.A chronicle of Oscar Wilde's libel suit against the Marquis of Queensberry and the tragic turn his life takes because of it.A chronicle of Oscar Wilde's libel suit against the Marquis of Queensberry and the tragic turn his life takes because of it.
- Won 1 BAFTA Award
- 4 wins & 5 nominations total
Robert Percival
- Second Clerk of Arraigns
- (as Robert Perceval)
- Director
- Writers
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- TriviaThe producers, Irving Allen and Albert R. Broccoli took a chance and financed the film themselves. The film dealt with Oscar Wilde's homosexuality, so very few theaters would play the film. It almost put the producers to bankruptcy, and broke up the partnership between them, but in Europe it was a great artistic success and won several foreign awards. This also ended Warwick Films - Broccoli's falling out with Allen (which also included optioning the rights to the Ian Fleming's James Bond novels) and resulted in the establishment of Eon Productions where he partnered with Harry Saltzman (who held the option rights) - the result was a successful franchise (James Bond) which has lasted for over 50 years.
- GoofsQueensberry leaves Wilde a card accusing him of "posing as a sodomite". The real Queensberry misspelled the word as "somdomite"; presumably this was changed for clarity's sake.
- Quotes
[the Marquis of Queensbury hands an insulting bouquet of vegetables to Oscar Wilde]
Oscar Wilde: How charming. Every time I smell them I shall think of you, Lord Queensbury.
- Crazy creditsLillie Langtry's name is misspelled "Lily."
- ConnectionsFeatured in A Bit of Scarlet (1997)
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The portrait of a world more than the image of a great writer. the motif - the subtle, fine performance of Peter Finch and the chance to have as partner Lionel Jeffreys. because the purpose is not only to give a film about errors or sins or judgement but about the spirit of a world, looking to give to appearences the lead importance. it is not the picture of a victim but the exploration of the mechanism of a society. that could be the motif for who you feel the work of Peter Finch as more than the exposure of Oscar Wilde life traits. it is a proposition for understand. the forms and rules and expectations of a world defined by strong rules . and an existence less than idealistic you imagine. but loyal, too loyal to his principles. a must see film. for performances, for story. and, maybe, for the subtle moral behind the first impressions.
- Kirpianuscus
- Apr 30, 2018
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- Der Mann mit der grünen Nelke
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- Chester Terrace, Regent's Park, London, England, UK(street scenes)
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- Runtime2 hours 3 minutes
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By what name was The Trials of Oscar Wilde (1960) officially released in India in English?
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