An Ideal Husband
1999
In a moment of youthful indiscretion, Sir Robert Chiltern provided an Austrian baron with secret Foreign Office information. As payment he received the money that became the basis of his fortune and of his splendid, otherwise unimpeachable government career. Years later, he is blackmailed by a mysterious woman who also happens .. Read more
| Starring | Minnie Driver, Rupert Everett, Cate Blanchett, Julianne Moore |
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| Director | Oliver Parker |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
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An Ideal Husband
In a moment of youthful indiscretion, Sir Robert Chiltern provided an Austrian baron with secret Foreign Office information. As payment he received the money that became the basis of his fortune and of his splendid, otherwise unimpeachable government career. Years later, he is blackmailed by a mysterious woman who also happens to be an acquaintance of his wife. Seeking the advice of his best friend, Sir Chiltern is told to confess everything to his wife and seek her support, but he refuses to tarnish the ideal image he believes his wife has of him and their marriage. His refusal to tell his wife has severe consequences as she becomes as much of threat to his position as the blackmailer.
| Starring | Minnie Driver, Rupert Everett, Cate Blanchett, Julianne Moore, Jeremy Northam, John Wood, Lindsay Duncan, Peter Vaughan, Jeroen Krabbe |
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| Director | Oliver Parker |
| Studio | PATHE DISTRIBUTION |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 33 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Language | English |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Released | DVD: 10 Apr 2000 Production year: 1999 |
| Format | DVD |
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Wilde's play has not gained from being opened up, though Everett's performance and Wilde's words keep the brittle comedy alive.
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Sir Robert Chiltern (Northam) has a devoted wife, an impeccable character, and expectation of a Cabinet post. Then he's... read more on Time Out
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13 out of 13 people found this review helpful
Fantastic!
I absolutely loved this film! With a strong cast and the very lovely Rupert Everett, it was everything a film should be - a great screen adaptation that was both witty and entertaining - I would recommend it to anyone!
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13 out of 13 people found this review helpful
Fantastic!
I absolutely loved this film! With a strong cast and the very lovely Rupert Everett, it was everything a film should be - a great screen adaptation that was both witty and entertaining - I would recommend it to anyone!
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In a moment of youthful indiscretion, Sir Robert Chiltern provided an Austrian baron with secret Foreign Office information. As payment he received the money that became the basis of his fortune and ... -