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The Happy Prince
In 1895, Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was the most famous writer in London, and Bosie Douglas, son of the notorious Marquess of Queensberry, was his lover. Accused and convicted of gross indecency, he was imprisoned for two years and subjected to hard labor. Once free, he abandons England to live in France, where he will spend his last years, haunted by memories of the past, poverty and immense sadness.
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Synopsis
In 1895, Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was the most famous writer in London, and Bosie Douglas, son of the notorious Marquess of Queensberry, was his lover. Accused and convicted of gross indecency, he was imprisoned for two years and subjected to hard labor. Once free, he abandons England to live in France, where he will spend his last years, haunted by memories of the past, poverty and immense sadness.
More about The Happy Prince
Cast
Rupert EverettOscar Wilde
Colin FirthReggie Turner
Emily WatsonConstance Wilde
Colin MorganAlfred 'Bosie' Douglas
Edwin ThomasRobbie Ross
Franca AbategiovanniFelice's Mother
Anna ChancellorMrs. ArbuthnottCredits
- Directed by
- Rupert Everett
- Written by
- Rupert Everett
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Box office
- $2.6M
Production
Maze PicturesGermany
Entre Chien et LoupBelgium
PalomarItaly
Cine Plus FilmproduktionGermany
ProximusBelgium
RTBFBelgium
