The Importance of Being Earnest (1988): Cast
The Importance of Being Earnest is a 1988 comedy drama directed by Stuart Burge, starring Joan Plowright as Lady Bracknell, Gemma Jones and Alec McCowen. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Stuart Burge
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Importance of Being Earnest About?
The premise of The Importance of Being Earnest without spoilers.
In Victorian England, two carefree gentlemen each adopt the fictitious name ‘Ernest’ to avoid inconvenient obligations. Their ruse works until both fall for women who are convinced they are truly called Ernest, sparking a delightful cascade of mistaken identities and comedic misunderstandings.
The Importance of Being Earnest Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- farce
- based on play
The Importance of Being Earnest Cast & Characters
Joan Plowright leads the cast as Lady Bracknell, with Gemma Jones as Miss Prism and Alec McCowen as Dr. Chasuble. Directed by Stuart Burge; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stuart Burge
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Joan Plowright as Lady Bracknell -
Gemma Jones as Miss Prism -
Alec McCowen as Dr. Chasuble - Paul McGann as John Worthing
Also Starring in The Importance of Being Earnest
· 6 more- Peter Copley Gribsby
- John Woodnutt Lane
- Rupert Frazer Algernon Montcrieff
- Amanda Redman Gwendolen
- John Quarmby Merriman
- Natalie Ogle Cecily
More from Stuart Burge
More films directed by Stuart Burge: The House of Bernarda Alba, Dinner at Noon, Much Ado About Nothing and Victims of Apartheid.
The Importance of Being Earnest Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Theatre Night: The Importance of Being Earnest” and “Как важно быть серьезным”.
- Also known as
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- Theatre Night: The Importance of Being Earnest
- Как важно быть серьезным
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The Importance of Being Earnest FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Importance of Being Earnest, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Importance of Being Earnest?
The Importance of Being Earnest runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was The Importance of Being Earnest released?
The Importance of Being Earnest was released on May 29, 1988.
Who directed The Importance of Being Earnest?
The Importance of Being Earnest was directed by Stuart Burge.
More films by Stuart Burge Who is in the cast of The Importance of Being Earnest?
The Importance of Being Earnest stars Joan Plowright as Lady Bracknell, Gemma Jones as Miss Prism and Alec McCowen as Dr. Chasuble, among 10 credited actors.
Does The Importance of Being Earnest have a post-credit scene?
No. The Importance of Being Earnest has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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