Great Expectations (1999)

Audience Score
64
Great Expectations
NR 2 hr 48 minMay 9th, 1999Romance, Drama
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
DirectorJulian Jarrold
WriterTony Marchant

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:May 9th, 1999
On DVD & Blu-ray:September 28th, 2004 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Michael Wearing, Rebecca Eaton
Production Companies:BBC WGBH