UK,
1960, 123 min
Directed by:
Ken HughesScreenplay:
Ken HughesCinematography:
Ted MooreComposer:
Ron GoodwinCast:
Peter Finch, Yvonne Mitchell, James Mason, Lionel Jeffries, Maxine Audley, James Booth, Laurence Naismith, Nigel Patrick, Anthony Newlands, Michael Goodliffe (more)VOD (1)
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The Trials of Oscar Wilde chronicles the true story of the renowned playwright’s courtroom clashes with the Marquess of Queensberry and the tragic turn his life takes because of it. Peter Finch gives a fascinating, BAFTA-winning portrayal of the brilliant Irish writer, who brings a libel suit against the Marquess (Lionel Jeffries) after he accuses Wilde of seducing his son, Lord Alfred Douglas (John Fraser). The hearing results in Wilde’s own scandalous trial and prosecution for gross indecency and sodomy. (Kino Lorber)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1961 - Peter Finch (Best British Actor)
- 1961 - Best Film
- 1961 - John Fraser (Best British Actor)
- 1961 - Ken Hughes (Best British Screenplay)
- 1961 - Outstanding British Film
Golden Globes
- 1961 - Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language