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A chronicle of Oscar Wilde's libel suit against the Marquis of Queensberry and the tragic turn his life took because...
A chronicle of Oscar Wilde's libel suit against the Marquis of Queensberry and the tragic turn his life took because of it. Starring Oscar-winner Peter Finch (Network) as Wilde, James Mason (Lolita) and Lionel Jeffries (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang).
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100 %5 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
50 %117 reviewsAudience score rating
"Ken Hughes' direction is solid, always leading the viewer exactly where he needs to go. The Trials of Oscar Wilde may be a bit dated, but it's still quite powerful - and Finch is often mesmerizing."
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TV Guide
TV Guide"The clash of personalities between the hero and the lawyer who chops him down, the latter played by James Mason, is not so sharp..."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Peter Finch gives a moving and subtle performance as the ill-starred playwright."
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Variety
VarietyThe Trials of Oscar Wilde | Details
Award winner- Peter Finch won a Best British Actor BAFTA for his performance, while the movie was awarded a Golden Globe for Best English-Language Foreign Film (UK).
- Runtime
- 123
- Genre
- True Story & Biography
- Country of origin
- UK
