Release Date

29 May, 1988

Runtime

01:50: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

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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Actors

Paul McGann

Rupert Frazer

Joan Plowright

Amanda Redman

Gemma Jones

Natalie Ogle

John Woodnutt

Alec McCowen

John Quarmby

Peter Copley

Crew

Stuart Burge

Shaun Sutton

David Myerscough-Jones

Michael Burdle

Oscar Wilde