The Importance of Being Earnest (1986)

Synopsis: Part of a collection of Oscar Wilde films, this version of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST emerged as a British TV movie in 1986. Paul McGann stars as Jack Worthing, who loves to escape into a... Part of a collection of Oscar Wilde films, this version of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST emerged as a British TV movie in 1986. Paul McGann stars as Jack Worthing, who loves to escape into a dreamworld of his own creation, which revolves around his imaginary friend, Ernest. Jack also spends much of his time lusting after local belle Gwendolen Fairfax (Amanda Redman). Algernon Moncrieff (Rupert Frazer) spends much of his time in a similar realm of fantasy, alongside his own creation of the mind, Banbury. Algernon's eye is captivated by a girl named Cecily Cardew (Natalie Ogle). But when their two worlds collide, things begin to fall apart. [More]

Starring: Paul McGann, Rupert Frazer, Amanda Redman, Gemma Jones

Starring: Paul McGann, Rupert Frazer, Amanda Redman, Gemma Jones, Joan Plowright, Natalie Ogle