The Picture of Dorian Gray 47 years old

In Victorian England, handsome Dorian Gray (Peter Firth) makes a Faustian deal that his portrait painted by Basil Hallward (Jeremy Brett) will age while he remains young. But his vain bargain eventually leads to murder and destroys Gray's life. This 1976 installment of the BBC's long-running "Play of the Month" television series co-stars Gwen Ffrangcon Davies, Judi Bowker and John Gielgud as Lord Henry Wotton.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray Cast

Name Character
Nicholas Clay He was 30, 53 years old when he died as Alan Campbell
Peter Firth He was 22, now 70 years old as Dorian Gray
John Gielgud He was 72, 96 years old when he died as Lord Henry Wotton
Judi Bowker She was 22, now 70 years old as Sibyl Vane
Jeremy Brett He was 42, 61 years old when he died as Basil Hallward
Mark Dignam He was 67, 80 years old when he died as Lord Fermor
Nicholas Ball He was 30, 337 years old when he died as James Vane
Michael Barrington He was 52, 63 years old when he died as Mr. Erskine

The Picture of Dorian Gray Crew

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The Picture of Dorian Gray (47 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, September 19, 1976
  • Runtime: 98 minutes