The Ballad of Reading Gaol
Oscar Wilde’s famous and eloquent defence of love – made while he was being cross-examined at the trial that led to his incarceration and death – is strikingly illustrated, word by word, with Mapplethorpe-like imagery.
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The Ballad of Reading Gaol
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 8, 1988
Runtime
0h 42m
Genres
Drama
User Score
10%
Original Title
The Ballad of Reading Gaol
Production Companies
Arts Council of Great Britain
Director
Richard Kwietniowski
Budget
$500,000
Description
Oscar Wilde’s famous and eloquent defence of love – made while he was being cross-examined at the trial that led to his incarceration and death – is strikingly illustrated, word by word, with Mapplethorpe-like imagery.
