The Ballad of Reading Gaol

The Ballad of Reading Gaol

1988•42m•1.0/10

Drama

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1.0/10(2)

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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Arts Council of Great Britain

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Quentin Crisp

Quentin Crisp

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