Synopsis

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

Rupert Everett

Algernon “Algy” Moncrieff

Colin Firth

John “Jack” Worthing

Reese Witherspoon

Cecily Cardew

Judi Dench

Lady Bracknell

Tom Wilkinson

Dr. Chasuble

Frances O'Connor

Gwendolen Fairfax

Anna Massey

Miss Laetitia Prism

Edward Fox

Lane

Patrick Godfrey

Merriman

Charles Kay

Gribsby

Marsha Fitzalan

Dowager

Cyril Shaps

Pew Opener

Finty Williams

Young Lady Bracknell

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Guy Bensley

Young Lord Bracknell

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Kiera Chaplin

Girl in Gambling Club

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Suzy Boyle

Dancer

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Bernadette Iglich

Dancer

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Elaine Tyler-Hall

Dancer

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Gillian Winn

Dancer

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Suzanne Thomas

Dancer

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Charlie Mole

Musical Butler

Sacha Bennett

Jenkins the Gamekeeper (uncredited)

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