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Great Expectations

1946, Movie, NR, 118 mins

Great Expectations: Review

GREAT EXPECTATIONS
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A masterful realization of Charles Dickens's novel, this may be the best cinematic translation of the author's work, as well as director David Lean's greatest achievement. Beginning in 1830, the film follows the life of orphan Pip Pirrip (Anthony Wager as a child, John Mills as an adult), from his humble beginnings as a blacksmith's apprentice to his days as the wealthy beneficiary of an escaped convict (Finlay Currie) he once helped. Wonderfully directed by Lean--especially... read more leave a comment

Great Expectations: Cast & Details

Year: 1946
Rated NR
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Cast
 John Mills: Pip Pirrip
Valerie Hobson: Estella/Her Mother
Bernard Miles: Joe Gargery
Francis L. Sullivan: Jaggers
Martita Hunt: Miss Havisham
Finlay Currie: Abel Magwitch

 

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Estella (Valerie Hobson) dances with Bentley Drummie (Torin Thatcher) then with "Pip" (John...
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The grown-up "Pip," (John Mills) visits Miss Havisham (Martita Hunt) and sees Estella (now...
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Pip (Anthony Wager) studies the bizarre surroundings as he meets Miss Havisham (Martita Hunt)...
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