The Happy Prince (2018)

6.2/10 101 min Drama

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.

Cast

Rupert Everett

Oscar Wilde

Colin Firth

Reggie Turner

Emily Watson

Constance Wilde

Colin Morgan

Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas

Edwin Thomas

Robbie Ross

Franca Abategiovanni

Felice's Mother

Anna Chancellor

Mrs. Arbuthnott

Béatrice Dalle

Café Concert Manager

Tom Colley

Maurice Gilbert

André Penvern

Monsieur Dupoirier

Ronald Pickup

Judge

Matteo Salamone

Leon

Antonio Spagnuolo

Felice

John Standing

Dr. Tucker

Benjamin Voisin

Jean

Tom Wilkinson

Father Dunne

Julian Wadham

Mr. Arbuthnott

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