Great Expectations(1981)
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 (1981) is a drama series that premiered on October 4, 1981, spanning 1 season and 13 episodes. It stars Gerry Sundquist. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1981-10-04
- Last aired:
- 1981-12-27
Great Expectations Cast & Crew
Main cast
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Great Expectations Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Great Expectations – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Great Expectations?
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Great Expectations (1981) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Great Expectations are there?
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Great Expectations has 1 season and 13 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on October 4, 1981.
Is Great Expectations still running?
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No. Great Expectations is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 27, 1981.
Who is in the cast of Great Expectations?
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Great Expectations (1981) stars Gerry Sundquist. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Great Expectations any good?
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Great Expectations (1981) is rated 6.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.