Salome's Last Dance
“Notorious, scandalous, Wilde!”
Synopsis
London, England, November 5th, 1892, Guy Fawkes Night. The famous playwright Oscar Wilde and his lover Lord Alfred Douglas discreetly go to a luxury brothel where the owner, Alfred Taylor, has prepared a surprise for the renowned author: a private and very special performance of his play Salome, banned by the authorities, in which Taylor himself and the peculiar inhabitants of the exclusive establishment will participate.
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Type: Clip • Published 2019-11-29
Top Cast
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Glenda Jackson
Herodias / Lady Alice
Stratford Johns
Herod / Alfred Taylor
Nickolas Grace
Oscar Wilde
Douglas Hodge
John the Baptist / 'Bosey'
Imogen Millais Scott
Salome / Rose
Denis Lill
Tigellenus / Chilvers
Russell Lee Nash
Pageboy
Ken Russell
Cappadocian
David Doyle
A. Nubin
Warren Saire
Young Syrian
Kenny Ireland
1st Soldier
Michael van Wijk
2nd Soldier
Paul Clayton
1st Nazarean
Imogen Claire
2nd Nazarean
Tim Potter
Pharisee
Matthew Taylor
Sadducean
Linzi Drew
1st Slave
Tina Shaw
2nd Slave
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 6, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$331K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Russell
- Original Title
- Salome's Last Dance
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Worldwide Gross
- $331K
- Production Studios
- Jolly Russell Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Russell
Ken Russell, Oscar Wilde
Harvey Harrison
Timothy Gee
William J. Quigley, Dan Ireland, Penny Corke
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Russell
Director
Ken Russell
Screenplay
Michael Buchanan
Production Design
Harvey Harrison
Director of Photography
Timothy Gee
Editor
Penny Corke
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salome's Last Dance
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What is Salome's Last Dance about?
London, England, November 5th, 1892, Guy Fawkes Night. The famous playwright Oscar Wilde and his lover Lord Alfred Douglas discreetly go to a luxury brothel where the owner, Alfred Taylor, has prepared a surprise for the renowned author: a private and very special performance of his play Salome, banned by the authorities, in which Taylor himself and the peculiar inhabitants of the exclusive establishment will participate.
Who directed Salome's Last Dance?
Salome's Last Dance was directed by Ken Russell.
Who stars in Salome's Last Dance?
The principal cast of Salome's Last Dance includes Glenda Jackson, Stratford Johns, Nickolas Grace, Douglas Hodge, Imogen Millais Scott.
When was Salome's Last Dance released and how long is it?
Salome's Last Dance was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
How much did Salome's Last Dance make at the box office?
Salome's Last Dance grossed $331K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Salome's Last Dance?
Salome's Last Dance holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).