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The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest
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The Importance of Being Earnest

1988
1h 50m
Comedy
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1988

Runtime

1h 50m

Storyline

Two young gentlemen living in 1890s England use the same pseudonym ('Ernest') on the sly, which is fine until they both fall in love with women using that name, which leads to a comedy of mistaken identities.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 50m
May 29, 1988
Director
Stuart Burge
Stuart Burge

Top Cast

10 Cast Members

Paul McGann

Paul McGann

John Worthing

Rupert Frazer

Rupert Frazer

Algernon Montcrieff

Joan Plowright

Joan Plowright

Lady Bracknell

Amanda Redman

Amanda Redman

Gwendolen

Gemma Jones

Gemma Jones

Miss Prism

Natalie Ogle

Cecily

John Woodnutt

John Woodnutt

Lane

Alec McCowen

Alec McCowen

Dr. Chasuble

John Quarmby

John Quarmby

Merriman

Peter Copley

Peter Copley

Gribsby

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