Great Expectations(1974)
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 (1974) is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Joseph Hardy, released on January 1, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Michael York, Sarah Miles, James Mason and Margaret Leighton. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Hardy
- Writers:
- Sherman Yellen, Charles Dickens
- Producers:
- Robert Fryer
- Cinematographer:
- Freddie Young
- Composer:
- Maurice Jarre
- Production:
- Transcontinental Films, ITC Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Great Expectations Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael York
as Pip
Sarah Miles
as Estella
James Mason
as Magwitch
Margaret Leighton
as Miss Havisham
Robert Morley
as Uncle Pumblechook
Anthony Quayle
as Jaggers
Joss Ackland
as Joe Gargery
Rachel Roberts
as Mrs. Gargery
Heather Sears
as Biddy
Andrew Ray
as Herbert Pocket
Simon Gipps-Kent
as Young Pip
James Faulkner
as Bentley Drummle
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Hardy, written by Sherman Yellen and Charles Dickens, produced by Robert Fryer.
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Great Expectations Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 14 ratings.
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Great Expectations – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Great Expectations online?
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Great Expectations (1974) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Great Expectations?
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The main cast of Great Expectations (1974) includes Michael York, Sarah Miles, James Mason, Margaret Leighton and Robert Morley. The film was directed by Joseph Hardy. 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 January 1, 1974 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Great Expectations worth watching?
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Great Expectations (1974) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.