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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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 2, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Bedford
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Wilde
- Original Title
- The Importance of Being Earnest
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Bedford
Oscar Wilde
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Brian Bedford
Director
Oscar Wilde
Writer
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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 Brian Bedford.
Who stars in The Importance of Being Earnest?
The principal cast of The Importance of Being Earnest includes Brian Bedford, Santino Fontana, David Furr, Sara Topham, Charlotte Parry.
When was The Importance of Being Earnest released and how long is it?
The Importance of Being Earnest was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.