The Importance of Being Earnest
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Burge
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Wilde, Stuart Griffiths
- Original Title
- The Importance of Being Earnest
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Burge
Oscar Wilde, Stuart Griffiths
Shaun Sutton
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Burge
Director
David Myerscough-Jones
Production Design
Michael Burdle
Costume Design
Shaun Sutton
Producer
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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 principal cast of The Importance of Being Earnest includes Paul McGann, Rupert Frazer, Joan Plowright, Amanda Redman, Gemma Jones.
When was The Importance of Being Earnest released and how long is it?
The Importance of Being Earnest was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.