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Aren't you, Salome?

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Description: Salome's Last Dance is a 1988 British film directed by Ken Russell, blending a performance of Oscar Wilde's 1891 play 'Salome' with a narrative set in a brothel in 1892. The film follows Oscar Wilde and his lover, Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas, as they attend a clandestine staging of 'Salome' in a brothel, where the roles are portrayed by prostitutes. The narrative intertwines Wilde's interactions with the cast and the unfolding drama of the play, culminating in Wilde's arrest for indecency. The film features a blend of historical and fictional elements, exploring themes of love, art, and societal constraints.

Cast:
Herodias / Lady Alice: Glenda Jackson
Herod / Alfred Taylor: Stratford Johns
Oscar Wilde: Nickolas Grace
John the Baptist / Lord Alfred 'Bosie' Douglas: Douglas Hodge
Salome / Rose: Imogen Millais-Scott