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.
Released: May 29, 1988
Runtime: 110 minutes
Stars: Paul McGann, Rupert Frazer, Joan Plowright, Amanda Redman, Gemma Jones, Natalie Ogle
Crew: Stuart Burge (Director), Shaun Sutton (Producer), David Myerscough-Jones (Production Design), Michael Burdle (Costume Design), Oscar Wilde (Theatre Play)