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The Importance of Being Earnest

Plot: 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 Date: Friday, May 17 2002
21 years ago
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Portrait of Rupert EverettRupert Everett
Rupert Everett was
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as 'Algernon “Algy” Moncrieff'.
Fri, May 29 1959
Portrait of Colin FirthColin Firth
Colin Firth was
41 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'John “Jack” Worthing'.
Sat, Sep 10 1960
Portrait of Reese WitherspoonReese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon was
26 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Cecily Cardew'.
Mon, Mar 22 1976
Portrait of Judi DenchJudi Dench
Judi Dench was
67 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Lady Bracknell'.
Sun, Dec 09 1934
Portrait of Tom WilkinsonTom Wilkinson
Tom Wilkinson was
54 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Dr. Chasuble'.
Thu, Feb 05 1948 –
Sat, Dec 30 2023
Portrait of Frances O'ConnorFrances O'Connor
Frances O'Connor was
34 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Gwendolen Fairfax'.
Mon, Jun 12 1967
Portrait of Anna MasseyAnna Massey
Anna Massey was
64 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Miss Laetitia Prism'.
Wed, Aug 11 1937 –
Sun, Jul 03 2011
Portrait of Edward FoxEdward Fox
Edward Fox was
65 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Lane'.
Tue, Apr 13 1937
Portrait of Patrick GodfreyPatrick Godfrey
Patrick Godfrey was
69 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Merriman'.
Mon, Feb 13 1933
Portrait of Charles KayCharles Kay
Charles Kay was
71 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Gribsby'.
Sun, Aug 31 1930
Portrait of Marsha FitzalanMarsha Fitzalan
Marsha Fitzalan was
49 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Dowager'.
Tue, Mar 10 1953
Portrait of Cyril ShapsCyril Shaps
Cyril Shaps was
78 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Pew Opener'.
Sat, Oct 13 1923 –
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Portrait of Finty WilliamsFinty Williams
Finty Williams was
29 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Young Lady Bracknell'.
Sun, Sep 24 1972
Portrait of Guy BensleyGuy Bensley
Guy Bensley was
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as 'Young Lord Bracknell'.
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Portrait of Kiera ChaplinKiera Chaplin
Kiera Chaplin was
19 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Girl in Gambling Club'.
Thu, Jul 01 1982

Crew

Portrait of Oliver ParkerOliver Parker
Director, Screenplay
Oliver Parker was
41 in The Importance of Being Earnest
Tue, Sep 06 1960
Portrait of Tony Pierce-RobertsTony Pierce-Roberts
Director of Photography
Tony Pierce-Roberts was
57 in The Importance of Being Earnest
Mon, Jan 01 1945
Portrait of Barnaby ThompsonBarnaby Thompson
Producer
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Portrait of Uri FruchtmannUri Fruchtmann
Executive Producer
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Portrait of David BrownDavid Brown
Co-Producer
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Portrait of Guy BensleyGuy Bensley
Editor
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Portrait of Ben BarkerBen Barker
Foley Editor
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Portrait of Charlie MoleCharlie Mole
Original Music Composer
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Portrait of Celestia FoxCelestia Fox
Casting
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Portrait of Maurizio MillenottiMaurizio Millenotti
Costume Design
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Portrait of Adrian RhodesAdrian Rhodes
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
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Portrait of Barbara TaylorBarbara Taylor
Makeup & Hair
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Portrait of Paul GhirardaniPaul Ghirardani
Art Direction
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Portrait of Pat HayPat Hay
Makeup Artist
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Portrait of Oscar WildeOscar Wilde
Theatre Play
Oscar Wilde would have been no older than
46 in The Importance of Being Earnest
Mon, Oct 16 1854 –
Fri, Nov 30 1900
Portrait of Mark DeSimoneMark DeSimone
ADR Mixer
Mark DeSimone was
41 in The Importance of Being Earnest
Fri, Apr 07 1961
Portrait of Susan ParkinsonSusan Parkinson
Makeup & Hair
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Portrait of Peter Swords KingPeter Swords King
Makeup & Hair
Peter Swords King was
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Sat, Jan 01 1955
Portrait of Colin CooperColin Cooper
ADR Recordist
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Portrait of Paula PricePaula Price
Hairstylist
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Portrait of Ian WhittakerIan Whittaker
Set Decoration
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Portrait of Renata GilbertRenata Gilbert
Makeup & Hair
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Portrait of Luciana ArrighiLuciana Arrighi
Production Design
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Portrait of Joe HopkerJoe Hopker
Makeup Artist
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Portrait of Charmaine FullerCharmaine Fuller
Hairstylist
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Portrait of Matthew GoughMatthew Gough
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
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Portrait of Dianne MillarDianne Millar
Makeup & Hair
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Portrait of Jamie PritchardJamie Pritchard
Hairstylist
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