| Edition |
Widescreen version. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (94 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Based on the play by Oscar Wilde. |
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Special features: audio commentary with director Oliver Parker ; the making of "The importance of being Earnest" ; behind-the-scenes featurette. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Tony Pierce-Roberts ; editor, Guy Bensley ; music, Charlie Mole ; costume designer, Maurizio Millenotti ; production designer, Luciana Arrighi. |
| Cast |
Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Frances O'Connor, Reese Witherspoon, Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, Anna Massey, Edward Fox. |
| Summary |
Algernon is a gentlemen from a wealthy family. Algernon's close friend Jack, has a ward, Cecily. Both Algernon and Jack have created alter egos to make life more interesting. Algernon arrives for a weekend visit in the country posing as Earnest. Having heard of Earnest's misadventures, Cicely has developed an infatuation with the rogue, and Algernon's impersonation of him works famously on Cicely. Meanwhile, Algernon's cousin, Gwendolyn, arrives for the weekend, and is startled to discover Jack is also there -- except that she knows him as bad-boy Earnest. So just who really is who? |
| Language |
Languages: English & French ; subtitles: English ; closed captioned. |
| Subject |
Feature films.
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Man-woman relationships.
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Social norms -- Drama.
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DVD-Video discs.
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England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
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| Added Author |
Thompson, Barnaby.
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Parker, Oliver, 1960-
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Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900.
Importance of being earnest.
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Miramax Films.
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Ealing Studios.
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Film Council (Firm)
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Newmarket Capital Group LP.
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Fragile Film (Firm)
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Alliance Atlantis (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
065935144182 |
| Music No. |
4418 Alliance Atlantis |
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