The Importance of Being Oscar
Synopsis
A star-studded BBC film of Oscar Wilde’s glittering and controversial career before his trial for homosexual crimes and tragic fall from grace. Highlights from Oscar’s brilliant comedies such as The Importance of Being Earnest and stories such as The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Canterville Ghost are adapted and performed by a cast including Freddie Fox, Claire Skinner, Anna Chancellor and James Fleet. Wilde enthusiasts and experts, including Stephen Fry, Wilde’s grandson Merlin Holland and his latest biographers, provide revelatory accounts of how his own life informed his work. His Irish roots, his early career, his marriage and the importance of women as well as men in his life all combine in a complex and compelling characterisation and celebration that adds flesh to the bones of a man who is too often caricatured.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Curson Smith
- Original Title
- The Importance of Being Oscar
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Curson Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Curson Smith
Director
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What is The Importance of Being Oscar about?
A star-studded BBC film of Oscar Wilde’s glittering and controversial career before his trial for homosexual crimes and tragic fall from grace. Highlights from Oscar’s brilliant comedies such as The Importance of Being Earnest and stories such as The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Canterville Ghost are adapted and performed by a cast including Freddie Fox, Claire Skinner, Anna Chancellor and James Fleet. Wilde enthusiasts and experts, including Stephen Fry, Wilde’s grandson Merlin Holland and his latest biographers, provide revelatory accounts of how his own life informed his work. His Irish roots, his early career, his marriage and the importance of women as well as men in his life all combine in a complex and compelling characterisation and celebration that adds flesh to the bones of a man who is too often caricatured.
Who directed The Importance of Being Oscar?
The Importance of Being Oscar was directed by Richard Curson Smith.
Who stars in The Importance of Being Oscar?
The principal cast of The Importance of Being Oscar includes Nicholas Rowe, Freddie Fox, Anna Chancellor.
When was The Importance of Being Oscar released and how long is it?
The Importance of Being Oscar was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.