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The Picture of Dorian Gray (1973): Cast

The Picture of Dorian Gray (1973) movie poster

The Picture of Dorian Gray is a 1973 horror film directed by Glenn Jordan, starring Shane Briant as Dorian Gray, Nigel Davenport and Fionnula Flanagan. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray (1973) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 51m (111 min)
Director
Glenn Jordan
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Picture of Dorian Gray About?

The premise of The Picture of Dorian Gray without spoilers.

A corrupt young man somehow keeps his youthful beauty, but a special painting gradually reveals his inner ugliness to all.

The Picture of Dorian Gray Themes & Keywords

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  • painting
  • painter
  • portrait
  • fear of aging
  • secret life
  • suicide
  • corruption
  • artist
  • suicide by drowning
  • high society
  • confession
  • dorian gray character
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  • eternal youth
  • deal with the devil
  • immorality
  • immortality
  • moral corruption
  • loss of innocence
  • gothic horror
  • based on novel
  • character name in title
  • opium
  • supernatural power
  • suicide of pregnant woman
  • death of expectant mother
  • death of pregnant woman
  • body in river
  • five word title
  • psychotronic film
  • reference to the picture of dorian gray the novel
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  • reference to dorian gray
  • implied child rape
  • macabre
  • 1800s
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Cast & crew

The Picture of Dorian Gray Cast & Characters

Shane Briant leads the cast as Dorian Gray, with Nigel Davenport as Sir Harry Wotton and Fionnula Flanagan as Felicia. Directed by Glenn Jordan; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Glenn Jordan

More films directed by Glenn Jordan: Lucy, Midwives, Sarah, Plain and Tall: Winter’s End and Night Ride Home.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Портрет Дориана Грея” and “Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray”.

Also known as
  • Портрет Дориана Грея
  • Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray

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The Picture of Dorian Gray FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Picture of Dorian Gray, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Picture of Dorian Gray?

The Picture of Dorian Gray runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

When was The Picture of Dorian Gray released?

The Picture of Dorian Gray was released on April 22, 1973.

Who directed The Picture of Dorian Gray?

The Picture of Dorian Gray was directed by Glenn Jordan.

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Who is in the cast of The Picture of Dorian Gray?

The Picture of Dorian Gray stars Shane Briant as Dorian Gray, Nigel Davenport as Sir Harry Wotton and Fionnula Flanagan as Felicia, among 16 credited actors.

Does The Picture of Dorian Gray have a post-credit scene?

No. The Picture of Dorian Gray has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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