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.
Top Cast
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Michael York
Pip
Sarah Miles
Estella
James Mason
Magwitch
Margaret Leighton
Miss Havisham
Robert Morley
Uncle Pumblechook
Anthony Quayle
Jaggers
Joss Ackland
Joe Gargery
Rachel Roberts
Mrs. Gargery
Heather Sears
Biddy
Andrew Ray
Herbert Pocket
Simon Gipps-Kent
Young Pip
James Faulkner
Bentley Drummle
Sam Kydd
Scarred Convict
Peter Bull
Wemmick
John Clive
Mr. Wopsle
Patsy Smart
Mrs. Wopsle
Dudley Sutton
Criminal
Celia Hewitt
Molly
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Hardy
- Screenplay & Story
- Sherman Yellen
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Great Expectations
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Transcontinental Films, ITC Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Hardy
Sherman Yellen, Charles Dickens
Maurice Jarre
Freddie Young
Bill Butler
Robert Fryer, Norman Rosemont
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Butler
Editor
Robert Fryer
Producer
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Freddie Young
Director of Photography
Sherman Yellen
Screenplay
Terence Marsh
Production Design
Joseph Hardy
Director
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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 Joseph Hardy.
Who stars in Great Expectations?
The principal cast of Great Expectations includes Michael York, Sarah Miles, James Mason, Margaret Leighton, Robert Morley.
When was Great Expectations released and how long is it?
Great Expectations was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Great Expectations?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Great Expectations was composed by Maurice Jarre.
Is Great Expectations based on a book or true story?
Great Expectations is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".