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The trials of Oscar Wilde /

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It chronicles the true story of the renowned playwright₂s courtroom clashes with the Marquess of Queensberry and the tragic turn his life takes because of it. Peter Finch (Network) gives a fascinating, BAFTA-winning portrayal of the brilliant Irish writer, who brings a libel suit against the Marques...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Finch, Peter, 1916-1977 (Actor), Mason, James, 1909-1984 (Actor), Mitchell, Yvonne (Actor), Patrick, Nigel (Actor), Jeffries, Lionel (Actor)
Format: Video Blu-ray Disc
Language:English
Language Notes:English dialogue; English subtitles.
Published: [New York] : Kino Lorber, [2022]
Series:KL studio classics.
Subjects:
Wilde, Oscar, > 1854-1900 > Trials, litigation, etc. > Drama.
Queensberry, John Sholto Douglas, > Marquis of, > 1844-1900 > Trials, litigation, etc. > Drama.
Trials (Libel) > England > London > Drama.
Trials (Sodomy) > England > London > Drama.
Queensberry, John Sholto Douglas, > Marquis of, > 1844-1900.
Wilde, Oscar, > 1854-1900.
Trials.
Trials (Libel)
Trials (Sodomy)
England > London.
Biographical films.
Drama.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Historical films.
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Summary:It chronicles the true story of the renowned playwright₂s courtroom clashes with the Marquess of Queensberry and the tragic turn his life takes because of it. Peter Finch (Network) gives a fascinating, BAFTA-winning portrayal of the brilliant Irish writer, who brings a libel suit against the Marquess after he accuses Wilde of seducing his son, Lord Alfred Douglas. The hearing results in Wilde₂s own scandalous trial and prosecution for gross indecency and sodomy.
Item Description:Title from sell sheet.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1960.
Bonus features: theatrical trailer.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (130 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:Blu-ray, wide screen; requires Blu-ray player.
Audience:Rating: PG.