Summaries

On Guy Fawkes Day 1892 Oscar Wilde goes to a performance of his controversial, banned play 'Salome'. The 'theatre' is a brothel and the performers are prostitutes.

Oscar Wilde goes to a performance of his controversial, banned play 'Salome,' on Guy Fawkes Day 1892. A bordello's the theatre and the performers are prostitutes; Wilde's lover Lord Alfred (Bosie) Douglas is John the Baptist. Wilde's interactions with some of the cast soon ignite Bosie's jealousy.—grantss

On Guy Fawkes Day 1892, Oscar Wilde arrives at a high-class bordello where a surprise awaits; a staging of his play Salome, with the roles performed by prostitutes, Wilde's host, his lover Lord Alfred Douglas (Bosie), and Lady Alice. Before the night's over, Wilde's offstage action provokes Bosie's jealousy.—<[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • gay character
  • homosexual
  • homosexuality
  • year 1892
  • oscar wilde character
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Biography
Release date May 31, 1988
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Production companies Jolly Russell Productions

Box office

Gross US & Canada $331469

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 29m
Sound mix Dolby Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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