Great Expectations

Jan 30, 1998

1h 51m

★ 6.6

Let desire be your destiny.

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.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

Linson Entertainment

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Cast

Finnegan Bell

Ethan Hawke

Estella

Gwyneth Paltrow

Walter Plane

Hank Azaria

Joe

Chris Cooper

Ms. Dinsmoor

Anne Bancroft

Prisoner / Lustig

Robert De Niro

Jerry Ragno

Josh Mostel

Maggie

Kim Dickens

Erica Thall

Nell Campbell

Owen

Gabriel Mann

Finnegan at Age 10

Jeremy Kissner

Estella at Age 10

Raquel Beaudene

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