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.
Cast: Rupert Everett · Colin Firth · Emily Watson · Colin Morgan · Edwin Thomas
Drama
Original Title
The Happy Prince
Original Language
English
Production Country
Italy, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium
Release Date
04/12/2018
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The Happy Prince
2018·101 min
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.
Cast: Rupert Everett · Colin Firth · Emily Watson · Colin Morgan · Edwin Thomas