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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- Director
- Michael Fentiman
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Wilde
- Original Title
- The Importance of Being Earnest
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
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Michael Fentiman
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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 Michael Fentiman.
Who stars in The Importance of Being Earnest?
The principal cast of The Importance of Being Earnest includes Sophie Thompson, Fiona Button, Jeremy Swift, Fehinti Balogun, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd.
When was The Importance of Being Earnest released and how long is it?
The Importance of Being Earnest was released in 2018 with a total runtime of Unknown.