Great Expectations
“A humble orphan suddenly becomes a gentleman with the help of an unknown benefactor.”
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Buzo, Charles Dickens
- Original Score
- Richard Bowden
- Original Title
- Great Expectations
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Burbank Animation Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Buzo, Charles Dickens
Richard Bowden
Peter Siegl
Tom Stacey, George Stephenson, Eddy Graham
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Siegl
Editor
Alexander Buzo
Writer
Eddy Graham
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Great Expectations
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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 Not specified.
Who stars in Great Expectations?
The principal cast of Great Expectations includes Bill Kerr, Phillip Hinton, Simon Hinton, Barbara Frawley, Robin Stewart.
When was Great Expectations released and how long is it?
Great Expectations was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Great Expectations?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Great Expectations was composed by Richard Bowden.
Is Great Expectations based on a book or true story?
Great Expectations is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Great Expectations?
Great Expectations holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.).