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Great Expectations (1989)

TV Series ★ 7.2 45 min

Drama

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.

John Goldsmith Creator

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Quick facts

Released
July 9, 1989
Runtime
45 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0096601
Country
United Kingdom, United States
Language
English
Studio
HTV, Tesauro Television, Primetime Television Ltd.

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Cast

Anthony Calf Anthony Calf Pip John Rhys-Davies John Rhys-Davies Joe Gargery Jean Simmons Jean Simmons Miss Havisham Kim Thomson Kim Thomson Estella Ray McAnally Ray McAnally Mr Jaggers

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Frequently asked questions

What is Great Expectations about?
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.
Who created Great Expectations?
Great Expectations was created by John Goldsmith.
Who stars in Great Expectations?
Great Expectations stars Anthony Calf, John Rhys-Davies, Jean Simmons, Kim Thomson.
When was Great Expectations released?
Great Expectations is a 1989 drama series.
Where can I watch Great Expectations?
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