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The Picture of Dorian Gray

The Picture of Dorian Gray

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Status

Released

Release Date

Mar 3, 1945

Runtime

1h 51m

Genres

Drama, Horror, Fantasy

User Score

71%

Original Title

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Director

Albert Lewin

Description

Posing for a portrait, Dorian Gray talks with Lord Henry Wotton, who says that men should pursue their sensual longings, but laments that only the young get to do so. Taken with the idea, Dorian imagines a scenario in which the painting will age as he stays youthful. His wish comes true, and his boyish looks aid him as he indulges his every whim. But when a stunning revelation forces him to see what he's become, Dorian faces some very dangerous questions.