Salome's Last Dance
"Notorious, scandalous, Wilde!"
Originally released in 1988. Salome's Last Dance is a drama film. directed by Ken Russell. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Glenda Jackson, Stratford Johns, and Nickolas Grace
Synopsis
London, England, November 5th, 1892, Guy Fawkes Night. The famous playwright Oscar Wilde and his lover Lord Alfred Douglas discreetly go to a luxury brothel where the owner, Alfred Taylor, has prepared a surprise for the renowned author: a private and very special performance of his play Salome, banned by the authorities, in which Taylor himself and the peculiar inhabitants of the exclusive establishment will participate.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 6, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (33 votes)
Box Office
$331.5K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Glenda Jackson
as Herodias / Lady Alice
Stratford Johns
as Herod / Alfred Taylor
Nickolas Grace
as Oscar Wilde
Douglas Hodge
as John the Baptist / 'Bosey'
Imogen Millais Scott
as Salome / Rose
Denis Lill
as Tigellenus / Chilvers
Russell Lee Nash
as Pageboy
Ken Russell
as Cappadocian
David Doyle
as A. Nubin
Warren Saire
as Young Syrian
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $331,469
Production Companies
- Jolly Russell Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salome's Last Dance about?
London, England, November 5th, 1892, Guy Fawkes Night. The famous playwright Oscar Wilde and his lover Lord Alfred Douglas discreetly go to a luxury brothel where the owner, Alfred Taylor, has prep...
Who directed Salome's Last Dance?
Salome's Last Dance was directed by Ken Russell.
How long is Salome's Last Dance?
Salome's Last Dance has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Salome's Last Dance released?
Salome's Last Dance was released on May 6, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Salome's Last Dance?
The main cast of Salome's Last Dance includes Glenda Jackson, Stratford Johns, Nickolas Grace, Douglas Hodge, Imogen Millais Scott.