The Happy Prince(2018)
Overview
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.
Director
Rupert Everett
Studio
Maze Pictures
Revenue
$3M
Cast
Rupert Everett
as Oscar Wilde
Colin Firth
as Reggie Turner
Emily Watson
as Constance Wilde
Colin Morgan
as Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas
Edwin Thomas
as Robbie Ross
Franca Abategiovanni
as Felice's Mother
Alister Cameron
as Mr. Howard
Anna Chancellor
as Mrs. Arbuthnott
Béatrice Dalle
as Café Concert Manager
Tom Colley
as Maurice Gilbert
Johanna Kirby
as Nurse
André Penvern
as Monsieur Dupoirier
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2018
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
Maze Pictures • Entre Chien et Loup • Palomar
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Where can I watch The Happy Prince?▼
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What is The Happy Prince about?▼
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.
Who directed The Happy Prince?▼
The Happy Prince was directed by Rupert Everett and released in 2018. It is a drama film.
How long is The Happy Prince?▼
The Happy Prince has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in The Happy Prince?▼
The cast of The Happy Prince includes Rupert Everett as Oscar Wilde, Colin Firth as Reggie Turner, Emily Watson as Constance Wilde, Colin Morgan as Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas, Edwin Thomas as Robbie Ross and more.
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