The Importance of Being Earnest_
An all-black version of Oscar Wilde's play.
Starring
Obba Babatundé, Wren T. Brown, Chris Calloway
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Importance of Being Earnest was released 34 years ago in 1992.
Overview
An all-black version of Oscar Wilde's play.
The Importance of Being Earnest is a Comedy film with a runtime of 2h 3m.
CAST (10)
Obba Babatundé
Lane
Wren T. Brown
Algernon Moncrief
CC
Chris Calloway
Gwendolyn Fairfax
Lanei Chapman
Cecily Cardew
SH
Sylvester Hayes
Butler
BI
Barbara Isaacs
Merriman
Brock Peters
Doctor Chasuble
CCH Pounder
Miss Prism
Daryl Keith Roach
Jack Worthing
Ann Weldon
Lady Bracknell
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What is The Importance of Being Earnest about?
An all-black version of Oscar Wilde's play.
How long is The Importance of Being Earnest?
The Importance of Being Earnest has a runtime of 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Who stars in The Importance of Being Earnest?
The cast of The Importance of Being Earnest includes Obba Babatundé, Wren T. Brown, Chris Calloway, Lanei Chapman, Sylvester Hayes.
GENRES (1)
Comedy