The Trials of Oscar Wilde (1960): Cast
The Trials of Oscar Wilde is a 1960 historical drama directed by Ken Hughes, starring Peter Finch as Oscar, Liam Gaffney and Lionel Jeffries. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Ken Hughes
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warwick Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Trials of Oscar Wilde About?
The premise of The Trials of Oscar Wilde without spoilers.
Set in 1890s England, the ruthless Marquis of Queensberry is convinced that his youngest son, Bosie, has an illicit relationship with celebrated Irish writer Oscar Wilde. Obsessed with destroying Wilde’s reputation, the Marquis relentlessly pursues a bitter feud aimed at bringing the author down and ending his social standing.
The Trials of Oscar Wilde Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- homosexuality
- homophobia
- homosexual history
- based on true story
- oscar wilde character
- gay relationship
- gay rights
- historical drama
- 1880s
- 1890s
- gay
- gay interest
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- playwright
- lord alfred douglas character
- five word title
- sodomy crime
- suspected adultery
- societal hypocrisy
- class distinction
- reciting poetry
- hard labor
- class conflict
- bureaucracy
- ruffian
- class differences
- 19th century
- implied gay sex
- london england
- implied prostitution
- george bernard shaw character
- reference to lady windermere's fan
- family estrangement
- husband wife relationship
- lillie langtry character
- prince of wales character
- reference to the marquis of queensbury
- green carnation
- lapel flower
- reference to the picture of dorian gray the novel
- valet
- blackmail threat
- personal letter
- silver cigarette holder
- classism
- high society
- brighton england
- reference to the importance of being earnest
- father son estrangement
- scandal story
- play premiere
The Trials of Oscar Wilde Cast & Characters
Peter Finch leads the cast as Oscar, with Liam Gaffney as Willie Wilde and Lionel Jeffries as Marquis of Queensberry. Directed by Ken Hughes; 34 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ken Hughes
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Peter Finch as Oscar - Liam Gaffney as Willie Wilde
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Lionel Jeffries as Marquis of Queensberry -
James Mason as Edward Carson
Also Starring in The Trials of Oscar Wilde
· 30 more- James Booth Wood
- Nigel Patrick Sir Edward Clarke
- Laurence Naismith Prince of Wales
- John Welsh Cafe Royal Manager
- Michael Goodliffe Charles Gill
- Ian Fleming Arthur
- Howard Lang Court Usher
- Charles Carson Justice Charles
- Campbell Singer Inspector
- Meredith Edwards Auctioneer
- Paul Rogers Frank Harris
- Gladys Henson Landlady
- Lloyd Lamble Charles Humphries
- Alfred Burke Reporter
- Victor Brooks Constable
- Maxine Audley Ada Leverson
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- Edward Evans Sydney
- John Fraser Lord Alfred Douglas
- Yvonne Mitchell Constance
- Anthony Newlands First Clerk of Arraigns
- Emrys Jones Robbie Ross
- Derek Aylward Lord Percy Douglas
- Naomi Chance Lily Langtry
- Sonia Dresdel Lady Wilde
- A. J. Brown Justice Collins
- Robert Percival Second Clerk of Arraigns
- Cicely Paget-Bowman Lady Queensberry
- William Kendall Lord Ashford
- Ronald Cardew Lord Sonning
- David Ensor Justice Wills
The Trials of Oscar Wilde Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Trials of Oscar Wilde.
The Trials of Oscar Wilde Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “The Green Carnation” and “The Man With the Green Carnation”.
- Also known as
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- The Green Carnation
- The Man With the Green Carnation
- The Trial of Oscar Wilde
- Os Crimes de Oscar Wilde
- Oscar Wilde tárgyalásai
- Proces Oscara Wilde'a
- Процесс над Оскаром Уайльдом
- Gröna nejlikan
- Il garofano verde
- Der Mann mit der grünen Nelke
- Les Procès d'Oscar Wilde
- O Julgamento de Oscar Wilde
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- Los juicios de Oscar Wilde
- 审判奥斯卡·王尔德
- El hombre del clavel verde
- 오스카 와일드의 재판
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The Trials of Oscar Wilde FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Trials of Oscar Wilde, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Trials of Oscar Wilde?
The Trials of Oscar Wilde runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was The Trials of Oscar Wilde released?
The Trials of Oscar Wilde was released on May 28, 1960.
Who directed The Trials of Oscar Wilde?
The Trials of Oscar Wilde was directed by Ken Hughes.
More films by Ken Hughes Who is in the cast of The Trials of Oscar Wilde?
The Trials of Oscar Wilde stars Peter Finch as Oscar, Liam Gaffney as Willie Wilde and Lionel Jeffries as Marquis of Queensberry, among 34 credited actors.
Does The Trials of Oscar Wilde have a post-credit scene?
No. The Trials of Oscar Wilde has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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