The Picture of Dorian Gray (2007): Cast & Plot
The Picture of Dorian Gray is a 2007 horror thriller directed by Duncan Roy, starring David Gallagher as Dorian Gray, Noah Segan and Jaymie Dornan. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Duncan Roy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Picture of Dorian Gray About?
The premise of The Picture of Dorian Gray without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Young Dorian Gray’s innocent beauty catches artist Basil Hallward, who paints a portrait that captures Dorian’s essence and Basil’s obsession. Envious of aging, Dorian wishes the painting would bear time’s marks while staying youthful. Influenced by Lord Henry, Dorian spirals into decadence, drugs and liaisons. When Basil tries to intervene, he loses his life, yet Dorian remains handsome.
The Picture of Dorian Gray Themes & Keywords
· 42 tags- homosexual
- eternal youth
- portrait
- painting
- supernatural power
- immortality
- immorality
- corruption
- deception
- moral corruption
- high society
- loss of innocence
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- dorian gray character
- five word title
- psychotronic film
- transformation
- contemporary
- voice over narration
- unrequited love
- shakespeare play
- reference to shakespeare's romeo and juliet
- pride
- new york city
- narcissism
- murder
- male prostitute
- male female relationship
- jilted
- gay sex
- gay relationship
- gay kiss
- gay character
- faustian
- evil
- deal with the devil
- anal sex
- sexually transmissible disease
- aids
- video installation
- art gallery
- based on novel
- character name in title
The Picture of Dorian Gray Cast & Characters
David Gallagher leads the cast as Dorian Gray, with Noah Segan as Basil Hallward and Jaymie Dornan as Young Dorian. Directed by Duncan Roy; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Duncan Roy
- David Gallagher as Dorian Gray
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Noah Segan as Basil Hallward - Jaymie Dornan as Young Dorian
- Gregory J. Lucas as Dorian's Crew
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The Picture of Dorian Gray Plot Summary
What happens in The Picture of Dorian Gray from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
While posing for a painting by his friend Basil Hallward Noah Segan, handsome young aristocrat Dorian Gray David Gallagher meets Hallward’s friend Lord Henry Wotton, who persuades Gray that the only worthwhile life is dedicated to pleasure, because what the gods give they quickly take away.
what the gods give they quickly take away.
Moved by this philosophy, Gray wishes that his portrait could age instead of him, a wish he makes in the presence of an Egyptian cat statue said to possess magical powers.
Full summary
The whole story of The Picture of Dorian Gray, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Picture of Dorian Gray?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which artist paints Dorian Gray's portrait in the film?
The Picture of Dorian Gray Also Known As
Also known as “Портрет Дориана Грея”.
- Also known as
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- Портрет Дориана Грея
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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 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Picture of Dorian Gray released?
The Picture of Dorian Gray was released on July 14, 2007.
Who directed The Picture of Dorian Gray?
The Picture of Dorian Gray was directed by Duncan Roy.
More films by Duncan Roy Who is in the cast of The Picture of Dorian Gray?
The Picture of Dorian Gray stars David Gallagher as Dorian Gray, Noah Segan as Basil Hallward and Jaymie Dornan as Young Dorian, among 4 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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