Great Expectations(1989)
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 (1989) is a drama series that premiered on July 9, 1989, spanning 1 season and 6 episodes. It stars Anthony Calf, John Rhys-Davies, Jean Simmons and Kim Thomson. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1989-07-09
- Last aired:
- 1989-07-11
- Producers:
- Carol Rubin
Great Expectations Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anthony Calf
as Pip
John Rhys-Davies
as Joe Gargery
Jean Simmons
as Miss Havisham
Kim Thomson
as Estella
Ray McAnally
as Mr Jaggers
Key crew
Executive produced by Carol Rubin.
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Great Expectations Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 6 ratings.
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Great Expectations – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Great Expectations?
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Episodes of Great Expectations (1989) can be bought or rented from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed at the moment.
How many seasons of Great Expectations are there?
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Great Expectations has 1 season and 6 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on July 9, 1989.
Is Great Expectations still running?
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No. Great Expectations is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on July 11, 1989.
Who is in the cast of Great Expectations?
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Great Expectations (1989) stars Anthony Calf, John Rhys-Davies, Jean Simmons, Kim Thomson and Ray McAnally. 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 (1989) is rated 7.2 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.