The Ballad of Reading Gaol

The Ballad of Reading Gaol

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1988-11-08

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

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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.

Released

1988-11-08

Runtime

42

Director

Richard Kwietniowski

Budget

$500000

Revenue

$0

Genres

Drama

Language

English

Production

Arts Council of Great Britain

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    Quentin Crisp

    Quentin Crisp