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IMDb19761h 25mSoviet Union

The Importance of Being Earnest

Как важно быть серьёзным

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.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Aleksandr Belinsky
Screenplay & Story
Oscar Wilde
Original Title
Как важно быть серьёзным
Country of Origin
Soviet Union
Spoken Languages
Russian
Runtime
1h 25m
Production Studios
Central Television USSR

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Aleksandr Belinsky

Screenplay & Story

Oscar Wilde

Department Leadership Roster

Aleksandr Belinsky

Aleksandr Belinsky

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Importance of Being Earnest

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

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 Aleksandr Belinsky.

Who stars in The Importance of Being Earnest?

The principal cast of The Importance of Being Earnest includes Lidiya Sukharevskaya, Vera Vasileva, Yevgeniya Simonova, Igor Starygin, Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy.

When was The Importance of Being Earnest released and how long is it?

The Importance of Being Earnest was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.