The Importance of Being Earnest (1992)

An all-black version of Oscar Wilde's play.

Director:

Kurt Baker

Writers:

Kurt Baker (screenplay), Oscar Wilde (play)

Stars:

Obba Babatundé, Wren T. Brown, Chris Calloway

Cast

Credited cast:
Obba Babatundé	...	Lane
Wren T. Brown	...	Algernon Moncrief
Chris Calloway	...	Gwendolyn Fairfax
Lanei Chapman	...	Cecily Cardew
Sylvester Hayes	...	Butler
Barbara Isaacs	...	Merriman
Brock Peters	...	Doctor Chasuble
CCH Pounder	...	Miss Prism
Daryl Keith Roach	...	Jack Worthing (as Daryl Roach)
Ann Weldon	...	Lady Bracknell

Storyline

An all-black version of Oscar Wilde's play.

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Plot Keywords:

based on play | independent film

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

G

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 May 1992 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Electric Concepts, Paco Global

Technical Specs

Runtime:

123 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The premiere Broadway production of "The Importance of Being Earnest" opened at the Lyceum Theater (New York City) on April 22, 1895, ran for 12 performances and has been revived in New York City eight times since as of 2010.

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Connections

Version of The Importance of Being Earnest (1937)

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