Poster for The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest (1988)

★ 4.7/10 110 min Comedy, Drama Unknown English

Director: Stuart Burge

Theatre Play: Oscar Wilde

Streaming: Not available

Description

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.

Top Cast

Paul McGann John Worthing

Rupert Frazer Algernon Montcrieff

Joan Plowright Lady Bracknell

Amanda Redman Gwendolen

Gemma Jones Miss Prism

Natalie Ogle Cecily

John Woodnutt Lane

Alec McCowen Dr. Chasuble