In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1979)
A man in a Liverpool office conjures up the last hours of a condemned prisoner, in this reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s poem, given a non-naturalistic treatment using electronic effects and voiceover narration.
Director: Mike Healey
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: May 18, 1979
Cast
- Paul Harman - Man
- Val Lilley - Woman
Screenplay
- Oscar Wilde
- Paul Harman (Adaptation)
Production: BBC
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol about?
- A man in a Liverpool office conjures up the last hours of a condemned prisoner, in this reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s poem, given a non-naturalistic treatment using electronic effects and voiceover narration.
- Who directed In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol?
- In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol was directed by Mike Healey.
- Who stars in In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol?
- In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol stars Paul Harman, Val Lilley.
- How long is In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol?
- In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol?
- In Memoriam, or The Ballad of Reading Gaol is a Drama film.