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The Ballad of Reading Gaol

Plot: 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.
Release Date: Tuesday, November 8 1988
35 years ago
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Portrait of Quentin CrispQuentin Crisp
Quentin Crisp was
79 in The Ballad of Reading Gaol
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Dec 25 1908 –
Sun, Nov 21 1999

Crew

Portrait of Richard KwietniowskiRichard Kwietniowski
Richard Kwietniowski was
31 in The Ballad of Reading Gaol
as 'Writer, Director'
Sun, Mar 17 1957
Portrait of Oscar WildeOscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde would have been no older than
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as 'Writer'
Mon, Oct 16 1854 –
Fri, Nov 30 1900
Portrait of Peter WebberPeter Webber
Peter Webber was
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as 'Editor'
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Portrait of The InsectsThe Insects
The Insects was
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as 'Music'
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Portrait of Oliver CurtisOliver Curtis
Oliver Curtis was
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as 'Cinematography'
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Portrait of Cheryl FarthingCheryl Farthing
Cheryl Farthing was
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as 'Production Manager'
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Portrait of Tony ClancyTony Clancy
Tony Clancy was
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as 'Still Photographer'
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Portrait of Adrew WawrowkskiAdrew Wawrowkski
Adrew Wawrowkski was
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as 'Camera Operator'
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