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The Importance of Being Earnest (1988)

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.

Release: 1988-05-29
Runtime: 110 min
Rating: 4.7 / 10
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
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Natalie Ogle
Cecily
John Woodnutt
John Woodnutt
Lane
Alec McCowen
Alec McCowen
Dr. Chasuble
John Quarmby
John Quarmby
Merriman
Peter Copley
Peter Copley
Gribsby