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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, Peter Vaughan, Jeroen Krabbe, Lindsay Duncan |
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| Director | Oliver Parker |
| Studio | PATHE DISTRIBUTION |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 33 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Released | Production year: 1999 To Rent: DVD: 10 Apr 2000 |
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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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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 ... read more »
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Slow but mainly good acting
Clever plot; lots of twists and turns right to the last minute. Good period detail. Actors were all, bar one, brilliant, especially Minnie Driver as Mabel who ... read more »
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Good modern version
A sleek and well done version. Well acted and true to the book. Good casting and scenery etc
However, a bit strange to see it done as if it was a ... read more » - 1048926
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Very enjoyable
Wilde is not fashionable at the moment and this is one of his lesser-known plays, but don't let that put you off. Its story of blackmail and dubious goings-... read more »
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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 ...
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