Great Expectations
"From the Vivid Pages of Charles Dickens' Masterpiece!"
Originally released in 1946. Great Expectations is a drama/romance film. directed by David Lean.
Starring John Mills, Valerie Hobson, and Tony Wager
Synopsis
In this Dickens adaptation, 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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 26, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (364 votes)
Budget
$400K
Production budget
Box Office
$420K
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Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $400,000
- Revenue
- $420,000
Production Companies
- Cineguild
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Expectations about?
In this Dickens adaptation, 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 Havis...
Who directed Great Expectations?
Great Expectations was directed by David Lean.
How long is Great Expectations?
Great Expectations has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Great Expectations released?
Great Expectations was released on December 26, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Great Expectations?
The main cast of Great Expectations includes John Mills, Valerie Hobson, Tony Wager, Jean Simmons, Bernard Miles.
Is Great Expectations worth watching?
Great Expectations has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 364 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.