The Ballad of Reading Gaol
Synopsis
Oscar Wilde’s famous and eloquent defence of love – made while he was being cross-examined at the trial that led to his incarceration and death – is strikingly illustrated, word by word, with Mapplethorpe-like imagery.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Kwietniowski
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Kwietniowski, Oscar Wilde
- Original Score
- Bob Locke, Tim Norfolk, Richard Grassby-Lewis
- Original Title
- The Ballad of Reading Gaol
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 42m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Production Studios
- Arts Council of Great Britain
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Kwietniowski
Richard Kwietniowski, Oscar Wilde
Bob Locke, Tim Norfolk, Richard Grassby-Lewis
Oliver Curtis
Peter Webber
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Webber
Editor
Richard Kwietniowski
Writer
Richard Kwietniowski
Director
Oscar Wilde
Writer
Bob Locke
Original Music Composer
Tim Norfolk
Original Music Composer
Richard Grassby-Lewis
Original Music Composer
Oliver Curtis
Director of Photography
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What is The Ballad of Reading Gaol about?
Oscar Wilde’s famous and eloquent defence of love – made while he was being cross-examined at the trial that led to his incarceration and death – is strikingly illustrated, word by word, with Mapplethorpe-like imagery.
Who directed The Ballad of Reading Gaol?
The Ballad of Reading Gaol was directed by Richard Kwietniowski.
Who stars in The Ballad of Reading Gaol?
The principal cast of The Ballad of Reading Gaol includes Quentin Crisp.
When was The Ballad of Reading Gaol released and how long is it?
The Ballad of Reading Gaol was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ballad of Reading Gaol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ballad of Reading Gaol was composed by Bob Locke, Tim Norfolk, Richard Grassby-Lewis.