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The Happy Prince
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The Happy Prince

2018-04-12 · 101 min · ★ 6.2

Drama

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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Directors
Rupert Everett
Production companies
Maze Pictures, Entre Chien et Loup, Palomar, Cine Plus Filmproduktion, Proximus, RTBF, Tele München, Raindog Films
Countries
Italy, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 2,621,992

Top Cast

Rupert EverettRupert EverettOscar Wilde
Colin FirthColin FirthReggie Turner
Emily WatsonEmily WatsonConstance Wilde
Colin MorganColin MorganAlfred 'Bosie' Douglas
Edwin ThomasEdwin ThomasRobbie Ross
Franca AbategiovanniFranca AbategiovanniFelice's Mother
Alister CameronMr. Howard
Anna ChancellorAnna ChancellorMrs. Arbuthnott
Béatrice DalleBéatrice DalleCafé Concert Manager
Tom ColleyTom ColleyMaurice Gilbert
Johanna KirbyNurse
André PenvernAndré PenvernMonsieur Dupoirier
Ronald PickupRonald PickupJudge
Matteo SalamoneMatteo SalamoneLeon
Antonio SpagnuoloAntonio SpagnuoloFelice
John StandingJohn StandingDr. Tucker
Benjamin VoisinBenjamin VoisinJean
Tom WilkinsonTom WilkinsonFather Dunne
Julian WadhamJulian WadhamMr. Arbuthnott
Caterina D'AndreaCarmela

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