Movie
Great Expectations
Overview
Loosely based on the Charles Dickens' classic novel, "Great Expectations" is a sensual tale of a young man's unforgettable passage into manhood, and the three individuals who will undeniably change his life forever. Through the surprising interactions of these vivid characters, "Great Expectations" takes a unique and contemporary look at life's great coincidences.
Details
- Release date
- 1998-01-30
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Status
- Released
- Production
- 20th Century Fox, Linson Entertainment
- Country
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Ethan Hawke as Finnegan Bell
- Gwyneth Paltrow as Estella
- Hank Azaria as Walter Plane
- Chris Cooper as Joe
- Anne Bancroft as Ms. Dinsmoor
- Robert De Niro as Prisoner / Lustig
- Josh Mostel as Jerry Ragno
- Kim Dickens as Maggie
- Nell Campbell as Erica Thall
- Gabriel Mann as Owen
- Jeremy Kissner as Finnegan at Age 10
- Raquel Beaudene as Estella at Age 10
Crew
- Alfonso Cuarón - Director
- Mitch Glazer - Screenplay
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