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The Importance of Being Earnest
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The Importance of Being Earnest

2002-05-17 · 97 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy · Drama · History · Romance

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.

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Directors
Oliver Parker
Production companies
Ealing Studios, Miramax, Fragile Films
Countries
France, United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 15,000,000
Revenue
USD 17,300,000

Top Cast

Rupert EverettRupert EverettAlgernon “Algy” Moncrieff
Colin FirthColin FirthJohn “Jack” Worthing
Reese WitherspoonReese WitherspoonCecily Cardew
Judi DenchJudi DenchLady Bracknell
Tom WilkinsonTom WilkinsonDr. Chasuble
Frances O'ConnorFrances O'ConnorGwendolen Fairfax
Anna MasseyAnna MasseyMiss Laetitia Prism
Edward FoxEdward FoxLane
Patrick GodfreyPatrick GodfreyMerriman
Charles KayCharles KayGribsby
Marsha FitzalanMarsha FitzalanDowager
Cyril ShapsCyril ShapsPew Opener
Finty WilliamsFinty WilliamsYoung Lady Bracknell
Guy BensleyYoung Lord Bracknell
Kiera ChaplinGirl in Gambling Club
Suzy BoyleDancer
Bernadette IglichDancer
Elaine Tyler-HallDancer
Gillian WinnDancer
Suzanne ThomasDancer

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