An Ideal Husband
Synopsis
Famed all over town for his dazzling wit and cultivated misbehaviour, Goring soon finds himself caught up in a tangled web of lies, temptations and secret liaisons. Yet while he excels at the affairs of others, his own are to prove more challenging. The persistent charms of Mabel Chiltern, Sir Robert's sister are becoming an increasing threat to his cherished bachelorhood. She's a match for him if ever there was one . . .
Romantic, funny and moving, An Ideal Husband delivers political intrigue and sparkling wit, and summons a picture of a society grappling with issues which are as pertinent in our own society as they were 100 years ago . . .
Details
- Year
- 1999
- Type of film
- Features
- Format
- 35mm
- Director
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Oliver Parker
- Producer
- Barnaby Thompson, Uri Fruchtmann, Bruce Davey
- Director of Photography
- David Johnson
- Principal cast
- Rupert Everett, Minnie Driver, Cate Blanchett, Jeremy Northam, Julianne Moore
- Screen Writer
- Oliver Parker, from Oscar Wilde's play
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Fragile Films 97-99 Dean Street London W1V 5RA Tel: 020 7287 6200 Fax: 020 7287 0069 Email: fragile@fragilefilms.com
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