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The Importance of Being Oscar (2019): Cast

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The Importance of Being Oscar is a 2019 documentary directed by Richard Curson Smith, starring Nicholas Rowe as Oscar Wilde. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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The Importance of Being Oscar (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Importance of Being Oscar About?

The premise of The Importance of Being Oscar without spoilers.

This BBC film explores the glittering and controversial career of Oscar Wilde before his trial and tragic downfall. Adapted excerpts from his celebrated works, including "The Importance of Being Earnest," "The Picture of Dorian Gray," and "The Canterville Ghost," are performed by a talented cast. Through interviews with Wilde enthusiasts, experts, and his grandson, the film reveals how his personal life influenced his writing, examining his Irish heritage, early career, marriage, and significant relationships. The production offers a nuanced portrait of a man often misunderstood.

The Importance of Being Oscar Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Importance of Being Oscar Cast & Characters

Nicholas Rowe plays Oscar Wilde in The Importance of Being Oscar. Directed by Richard Curson Smith.

From the director

More from Richard Curson Smith

More films directed by Richard Curson Smith: Son of Sam: The Hunt for a Killer, Francis Bacon: A Brush with Violence, Rudolf Nureyev: Dance to Freedom and Ted Hughes: Stronger Than Death.

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The Importance of Being Oscar FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Importance of Being Oscar, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Importance of Being Oscar?

The Importance of Being Oscar runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was The Importance of Being Oscar released?

The Importance of Being Oscar was released on April 20, 2019.

Who directed The Importance of Being Oscar?

The Importance of Being Oscar was directed by Richard Curson Smith.

More films by Richard Curson Smith

Who is in the cast of The Importance of Being Oscar?

The Importance of Being Oscar stars Nicholas Rowe as Oscar Wilde.

Does The Importance of Being Oscar have a post-credit scene?

No. The Importance of Being Oscar has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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