Great Expectations (1999)

Drama Romance

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.

Updated May 10 2020

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US -

1999-05-09

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FACTS

Runtime: 168 mins Rating: 6.0

Cast

Tony Curran

Orlick

Selina Cadell

Sarah Pocket

Clive Russell

Joe Gargery

Donald Sumpter

Compeyson

Ian McDiarmid

Jaggers

Justine Waddell

Estella

Charlotte Rampling

Miss Havisham

Ioan Gruffudd

Pip