The Picture of Dorian Gray (2007)

A contemporary adaptation of Oscar Wilde classic tale of vanity.

Director:

Duncan Roy

Writers:

Duncan Roy (adaptation), Oscar Wilde (novel)

Stars:

David Gallagher, Noah Segan, Christian Camargo

Cast

Credited cast:
David Gallagher	...	Dorian Gray
Noah Segan	...	Basil Hallward
Christian Camargo	...	Henry Wotton
Aleksa Palladino	...	Sibyl Vane
Michael Godere	...	Gabriel (as Michael Goduti)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Réal Andrews	...	Preacher
Rob Armstrong	...	Pedestrian
Michael Bellisario	...	James Vane
Fern Britton	...	Herself
Wayne Chang	...	Theatre Patron
Jaymie Dornan	...	Young Dorian
Louise Flory	...	Dorian's Crew
J. Teddy Garces	...	Dorians Chauffeur
Grace Garland	...	Lina
Dan Gingert	...	Isaac

Storyline

"The Picture of Dorian Gray" is the classic tale of vanity written by Oscar Wilde updated and adapted by Duncan Roy. Artist Basil Hallward has become obsessed with Dorian Gray whose beauty is the focus of a new portrait/installation. When the young Dorian sees the installation for the first time he resents the portrait wishing it would grow old and ugly instead of him. Henry is the cynical, intellectual friend and agent of Basil Hallward who befriends Dorian in spite of his friendship with Basil. Henry is responsible for Dorian's transformation from angel to devil.

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Plot Keywords:

transformation | contemporary | new york city | aids | male prostitute | 

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Genres:

Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 July 2007 (USA)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Third Rock Films

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

At one stage, both Marianne Faithfull and Stephen Fry were attached.

User Reviews

Very amateur

I agree with the first poster. I was also in the audience last night and expected far better than what was shown. If the director hadn't said the film took place in 1990, one would have never known. (Besides, the art scene in Manhattan was over at that point, having peaked before the market crash in the late 80s). And to equate AIDS with getting old is an insult. The acting was uneven and some of the musical choices weren't inspiring. It was just plain dull! I think the applause was polite, out of respect for the director and actor in attendance, but I agree it was a mad dash for the exits..... Certainly not a movie for the multi-plex or the art houses, but one to go straight to DVD.