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The Importance Of Being Earnest. Image shows from L to R: John 'Jack' Worthing (Colin Firth), Algernon 'Algy' Moncrieff (Rupert Everett). Copyright: Fragile Films
The Importance Of Being Earnest

The Importance Of Being Earnest (2002)

  • 2002 film

2002 screen adaptation of Oscar Wilde's comic masterpiece. Rupert Everett and Colin Firth star as two men assuming the same identity. Also features Frances O'Connor, Reese Witherspoon, Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, Anna Massey and more.

  • Repeated Saturday at 1:45pm on BBC2

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
Rupert Everett Algernon 'Algy' Moncrieff
Colin Firth John 'Jack' Worthing
Frances O'Connor Gwendolen Fairfax
Reese Witherspoon Cecily Cardew
Judi Dench Lady Augusta Bracknell
Tom Wilkinson Dr. Chasuble
Anna Massey Miss Prism
Edward Fox Lane
Patrick Godfrey Merriman
Charles Kay Gribsby
Cyril Shaps Pew Opener
Marsha Fitzalan Dowager
Finty Williams Young Lady Bracknell
Guy Bensley Young Lord Bracknell
Christina Robert Duchess of Devonshire
Kiera Chaplin Girl in Gambling Club
Alexandra Kobi Girl in Gambling Club
Writing team
Oliver Parker Writer
Production team
Oliver Parker Director
David Brown Producer
Barnaby Thompson Producer
Uri Fruchtmann Executive Producer
Guy Bensley Editor
Luciana Arrighi Production Designer
Charlie Mole Composer
Oscar Wilde Creator

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