The Importance of Being Earnest (1988)
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.
Director: Stuart Burge
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: May 29, 1988
Cast
- Paul McGann - John Worthing
- Rupert Frazer - Algernon Montcrieff
- Joan Plowright - Lady Bracknell
- Amanda Redman - Gwendolen
- Gemma Jones - Miss Prism
- Natalie Ogle - Cecily
- John Woodnutt - Lane
- Alec McCowen - Dr. Chasuble
- John Quarmby - Merriman
- Peter Copley - Gribsby
Screenplay
- Oscar Wilde (Theatre Play)
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Stuart Burge
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Importance of Being Earnest about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Importance of Being Earnest?
- The Importance of Being Earnest was directed by Stuart Burge.
- Who stars in The Importance of Being Earnest?
- The Importance of Being Earnest stars Paul McGann, Rupert Frazer, Joan Plowright, Amanda Redman, Gemma Jones, Natalie Ogle.
- How long is The Importance of Being Earnest?
- The Importance of Being Earnest has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Importance of Being Earnest?
- The Importance of Being Earnest is a Comedy, Drama film.