Great Expectations(1999)
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.
Great Expectations (1999) is a drama and romance film directed by Julian Jarrold, released on April 12, 1999 with a runtime of 2h 48m. It stars Ioan Gruffudd, Justine Waddell, Charlotte Rampling and Laura Aikman. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Julian Jarrold
- Writers:
- Tony Marchant, Charles Dickens
- Producers:
- David Snodin
- Cinematographer:
- David Odd
- Composer:
- Peter Salem
- Production:
- BBC, GBH
- Status:
- Released
Great Expectations Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ioan Gruffudd
as Pip
Justine Waddell
as Estella
Charlotte Rampling
as Miss Havisham
Laura Aikman
as Young Biddy
Nicholas Blane
as Wopsle
Selina Cadell
as Sarah Pocket
- Jo Cameron Brown
Jo Cameron Brown
as Miss Skiffins
Tony Curran
as Orlick
Ian McDiarmid
as Jaggers
Clive Russell
as Joe Gargery
Lesley Sharp
as Mrs. Joe
Donald Sumpter
as Compeyson
Key crew
Directed by Julian Jarrold, written by Tony Marchant and Charles Dickens, produced by David Snodin.
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Great Expectations Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 21 ratings.
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Great Expectations – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Great Expectations?
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The main cast of Great Expectations (1999) includes Ioan Gruffudd, Justine Waddell, Charlotte Rampling, Laura Aikman and Nicholas Blane. The film was directed by Julian Jarrold. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Great Expectations released?
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Great Expectations was released on April 12, 1999 and runs for 2h 48m.
Is Great Expectations worth watching?
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Great Expectations (1999) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.