Great Expectations (1999)
April 12, 1999
Drama, Romance
2h 48m
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A young boy called Pip stumbles upon a hunted criminal who threatens him and demands food. A few years later, Pip finds that he has a benefactor. Imagining that Miss Havisham, a rich lady whose adopted daughter Estella he loves, is the benefactor, Pip believes in a grand plan at the end of which he will be married to Estella. However, when the criminal from his childhood turns up one stormy night and reveals that he, Magwitch, is his benefactor, Pip finds his dreams crumbling. Although initially repulsed by his benefactor, Pip gradually becomes loyal to him and stays with him until his death.
Cast & Crew
- Director
- Julian Jarrold
- Pip Ioan Gruffudd
- Estella Justine Waddell
- Miss Havisham Charlotte Rampling
- Young Biddy Laura Aikman
- Wopsle Nicholas Blane
- Sarah Pocket Selina Cadell
- Miss Skiffins Jo Cameron Brown
- Orlick Tony Curran
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Keywords
- based on novel or book
- 19th century
- victorian era