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Directed by Brian Gilbert, Wilde leans on a strong ensemble — Stephen Fry, Jude Law, Vanessa Redgrave — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1997.
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