Oscar Wilde's Salome

Summary A drama-poem, 'Salome' as written by 0scar Wilde mostly in 1891 stirred by his attraction to Lord Alfred Douglas. Taken from the New Testament tale, Herod is so infatuated with his stepdaughter Selome that he promises her on oath up to half his kingdom in return for a favour, a libidinous dance. The favour she demands though is the head of John the Baptst on a plate. The play moves to Herod's battle to break his oath, and Salome's incredible scene with the Baptist's Head. View more details

Oscar Wilde's Salome

Directed : Steven Berkoff

Written : Steven Berkoff

Stars : Steven Berkoff Carmen Du Sautoy Myriam Cyr

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Genres : Drama

Release date : Feb 6, 1992

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Purchase direct from Steven Berkoff's website Salome by Steven Berkoff (Official Trailer)

Language : English

Filming locations : Tokyo, Japan

Summary A drama-poem, 'Salome' as written by 0scar Wilde mostly in 1891 stirred by his attraction to Lord Alfred Douglas. Taken from the New Testament tale, Herod is so infatuated with his stepdaughter Selome that he promises her on oath up to half his kingdom in return for a favour, a libidinous dance. The favour she demands though is the head of John the Baptst on a plate. The play moves to Herod's battle to break his oath, and Salome's incredible scene with the Baptist's Head. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama

Release date : Feb 6, 1992

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Purchase direct from Steven Berkoff's website Salome by Steven Berkoff (Official Trailer)

Language : English

Filming locations : Tokyo, Japan

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