The Ballad of Reading Gaol

The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1988)


  • Genre: Drama
  • Release Date: 1988-11-08
  • User Rating: 5.5/10 from 2 ratings
  • Runtime: 0h 42min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Arts Council of Great Britain
  • Production Country: United Kingdom
  • Director: Richard Kwietniowski
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Summary

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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  • Quentin Crisp

    as Narrator
Writing Oscar Wilde Writer
Directing Richard Kwietniowski Director
Writing Richard Kwietniowski Writer
Sound The Insects Music
Crew Oliver Curtis Cinematography
Editing Peter Webber Editor
Production Cheryl Farthing Production Manager
Camera Tony Clancy Still Photographer
Camera Adrew Wawrowkski Camera Operator

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