Great Expectations
Synopsis
Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.
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Ioan Gruffudd
Pip
Justine Waddell
Estella
Charlotte Rampling
Miss Havisham
Laura Aikman
Young Biddy
Nicholas Blane
Wopsle
Selina Cadell
Sarah Pocket
Jo Cameron Brown
Miss Skiffins
Tony Curran
Orlick
Ian McDiarmid
Jaggers
Clive Russell
Joe Gargery
Lesley Sharp
Mrs. Joe
Donald Sumpter
Compeyson
Nicholas Woodeson
Wemmick
James Hillier
Bentley Drummle
Ifan Meredith
Startop
Emma Cunniffe
Biddy
Laurence Dobiesz
Young Herbert
Sarah Durham
Maid
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 21, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julian Jarrold
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Marchant, Charles Dickens
- Original Score
- Peter Salem
- Original Title
- Great Expectations
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 48m
- Production Studios
- BBC, GBH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julian Jarrold
Tony Marchant, Charles Dickens
Peter Salem
David Odd
Chris Gill
Rebecca Eaton, Michael Wearing, David Snodin
Department Leadership Roster
Julian Jarrold
Director
Tony Marchant
Writer
David Odd
Director of Photography
Odile Dicks-Mireaux
Costume Design
Chris Gill
Editor
Peter Salem
Original Music Composer
Alice Normington
Production Design
David Snodin
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Great Expectations
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Great Expectations about?
Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.
Who directed Great Expectations?
Great Expectations was directed by Julian Jarrold.
Who stars in Great Expectations?
The principal cast of Great Expectations includes Ioan Gruffudd, Justine Waddell, Charlotte Rampling, Laura Aikman, Nicholas Blane.
When was Great Expectations released and how long is it?
Great Expectations was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Great Expectations?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Great Expectations was composed by Peter Salem.
Is Great Expectations based on a book or true story?
Great Expectations is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".