Great Expectations (1974)
Release Date: Nov 22, 1974 Wide
Release Date: Nov 22, 1974 Wide
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This third talking-picture version of Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations stars Michael York as Pip, the humble British lad whose aspirations to become a gentleman are financed by a mysterious benefactor. We first see young Pip (played by Simon Gipps-Kent) coming to the aid of escaped convict Magwitch (James Mason). Once this episode has apparently run its course, we find Pip the guest of the wealthy, reclusive, half-mad Miss Havisham (Margaret Leighton), and the worshipper-from-afar of
Nov 22, 1974 Wide
Mar 4, 2003
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Cast
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Michael York
Pip -
Sarah Miles
Estella -
Joss Ackland
Joe Gargery -
Richard Beaumont
Pocket as a Boy -
Maria Charlès
Sarah Pocket -
Erik Chitty
Old Man -
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James Faulkner
Drummle -
Elaine Garreau
Cousin Camilla -
Margaret Leighton
Miss Havisham -
Robert Morley
Pumblechook -
Anthony Quayle
Jaggers -
Andrew Ray
Herbert Pocket -
Rachel Roberts
Mrs. Gargery -
Heather Sears
Biddy -
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James Mason
Abel Magwitch
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