Great Expectations (1946)
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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.
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| Original title | Great Expectations |
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| Release date | Dec 26, 1946 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, london, england, orphan, 19th century, escaped convict, benefactor, spinster |
FAQ
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 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.
When was Great Expectations released?
Great Expectations was released on Dec 26, 1946 (status: Released).
Who directed Great Expectations?
David Lean directed Great Expectations.
What is the TMDB rating of Great Expectations?
Great Expectations has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 from 389 votes.