Movie·1998·1h 51m
Great Expectations
Let desire be your destiny.
Directed By
Alfonso Cuarón
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Mitch Glazer
Producer
Art Linson, Deborah Lee
Cinematography
Emmanuel Lubezki
Music
Patrick Doyle
Editor
Steven Weisberg
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
692 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Ethan Hawke
Finnegan Bell
Gwyneth Paltrow
Estella
Hank Azaria
Walter Plane
Chris Cooper
Joe
Anne Bancroft
Ms. Dinsmoor
Robert De Niro
Prisoner / Lustig
Josh Mostel
Jerry Ragno
Kim Dickens
Maggie
Nell Campbell
Erica Thall
Gabriel Mann
Owen
Jeremy Kissner
Finnegan at Age 10
Raquel Beaudene
Estella at Age 10
Stephen Spinella
Carter Macleish
Marla Sucharetza
Ruth Shepard
Isabelle Anderson
Lois Pope
Peter Jacobson
Man on Phone
Drena De Niro
Marcy
Lance Reddick
Anton Le Farge
// crew
Crew
Emmanuel Lubezki
Director of Photography
Patrick Doyle
Original Music Composer
Alfonso Cuarón
Director
Mitch Glazer
Screenplay
Steven Weisberg
Editor
Art Linson
Producer
Deborah Lee
Executive Producer
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