The Trials of Oscar Wilde is a compelling historical drama released in 1960, now available on DVD from Nostalgia Family. This film vividly recounts the infamous legal battles faced by celebrated playwright and poet Oscar Wilde, focusing on his libel suit against the Marquess of Queensberry and subsequent criminal trials for "gross indecency." The movie stars Peter Finch in a tour-de-force performance as Wilde, capturing both his wit and vulnerability. Finch was an acclaimed actor known for roles in classics like Network (for which he won a posthumous Academy Award) and Sunday Bloody Sunday. Supporting him are James Mason as Sir Edward Carson?an esteemed British actor recognized for North by Northwest?and Lionel Jeffries as the Marquess of Queensberry, famous for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Directed by Ken Hughes, whose notable works include Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Cromwell, this film stands out for its sensitive portrayal of one of literature?s most tragic figures.
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Actors:
Peter Finch, Nigel Patrick, Yvonne Mitchell, James Mason, Lionel Jeffries, John Fraser, Sonia Dresdel, Maxine Audley, James Booth, Emrys Jones, Lloyd Lamble, Paul Rogers, Ian Fleming, Laurence Naismith, Naomi Chance, Derek Aylward, Michael Goodliffe, Gladys Henson, Cicely Paget-Bowman, Liam Gaffney, Meredith Edwards, William Kendall, Ronald Cardew, A. J. Brown, Anthony Newlands, David Ensor, Robert Percival