Great Expectations

1999

2h 48m

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6.4/10
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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.

Writers

Tony Marchant(writer by)
Charles Dickens(novel by)

Writers

Tony Marchant(writer by)
Charles Dickens(novel by)

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Release date

April 12, 1999 (United States)

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Language

English

Production companies

BBC
GBH

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