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The Importance of Being Earnest

1988-05-29 Comedy 1hr 50m

Filled with wit and wisdom, The Importance of Being Earnest tells the tale of Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff. Jack has invented an imaginary brother, Earnest, whom he uses as an excuse to escape from his dull home in the country and frolic in town. Algernon uses a similar technique, only in reverse: His imaginary friend, Bunbury, provides a convenient and frequent method of taking adventures in the country. However, their deceptions eventually cross paths, resulting in a series of crises that threaten to spoil their romantic pursuits; Jack of his love Gwendolen Fairfax, and Algernon of his belle Cecily Cardew.

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Filled with wit and wisdom, The Importance of Being Earnest tells the tale of Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff. Jack has invented an imaginary brother, Earnest, whom he uses as an excuse to escape from his dull home in the country and frolic in town. Algernon uses a similar technique, only in reverse: His imaginary friend, Bunbury, provides a convenient and frequent method of taking adventures in the country. However, their deceptions eventually cross paths, resulting in a series of crises that threaten to spoil their romantic pursuits; Jack of his love Gwendolen Fairfax, and Algernon of his belle Cecily Cardew.

  • Released
    1988-05-29
  • Revenue
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  • Budget
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  • Runtime
    1hr 50m
  • Genre
    Comedy, Drama
  • Status
    Released
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Stuart Burge
Director
Shaun Sutton
Producer
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Cast

Paul McGann

Paul McGann

John Worthing
Rupert Frazer

Rupert Frazer

Algernon Montcrieff
Joan Plowright

Joan Plowright

Lady Bracknell
Amanda Redman

Amanda Redman

Gwendolen
Gemma Jones

Gemma Jones

Miss Prism
Alec McCowen

Alec McCowen

Dr. Chasuble

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