The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 29, 1988

Runtime

1h 50m

Genres

Comedy, Drama

User Score

47%

Original Title

The Importance of Being Earnest

Director

Stuart Burge

Description

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.