The Importance of Being Earnest
6.8
97 minutes
5/17/2002
Overview
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.
Cast List
Rupert Everett
as Algernon “Algy” Moncrieff
Colin Firth
as John “Jack” Worthing
Reese Witherspoon
as Cecily Cardew
Judi Dench
as Lady Bracknell
Tom Wilkinson
as Dr. Chasuble
Frances O'Connor
as Gwendolen Fairfax
Anna Massey
as Miss Laetitia Prism
Edward Fox
as Lane
Patrick Godfrey
as Merriman
Charles Kay
as Gribsby
Marsha Fitzalan
as Dowager
Cyril Shaps
as Pew Opener
Finty Williams
as Young Lady Bracknell
Guy Bensley
as Young Lord Bracknell
Kiera Chaplin
as Girl in Gambling Club
Suzy Boyle
as Dancer
Bernadette Iglich
as Dancer
Elaine Tyler-Hall
as Dancer
Gillian Winn
as Dancer
Suzanne Thomas
as Dancer
Charlie Mole
as Musical Butler
Sacha Bennett
as Jenkins the Gamekeeper (uncredited)