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Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Let desire be your destiny.

1998•1h 51m•

★6.6(681 ratings)

ComedyDramaRomance

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.

Director

Alfonso Cuarón

Writers

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Main Cast

Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke

Finnegan Bell

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow

Estella

Hank Azaria

Hank Azaria

Walter Plane

Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper

Joe

Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft

Ms. Dinsmoor

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

Prisoner / Lustig

Josh Mostel

Josh Mostel

Jerry Ragno

Kim Dickens

Kim Dickens

Maggie

Nell Campbell

Nell Campbell

Erica Thall

Gabriel Mann

Gabriel Mann

Owen

Jeremy Kissner

Jeremy Kissner

Finnegan at Age 10

Raquel Beaudene

Raquel Beaudene

Estella at Age 10

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Alfonso Cuarón

Writing

Screenplay: Mitch Glazer
Novel: Charles Dickens

Production

Co-Producer: John Linson
Producer: Art Linson
Executive Producer: Deborah Lee
Casting: Jill Greenberg Sands

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Patrick Doyle
Sound Designer: Richard Beggs

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Emmanuel Lubezki

Editing

Editor: Steven Weisberg

Art Direction

Production Design: Tony Burrough
Art Direction: John Kasarda
Set Decoration: Susan Bode Tyson
Storyboard Artist: Alex Maleev

Costume & Make-Up

Hairstylist: Anthony Veader
Makeup & Hair: Ilona Herman
Makeup Artist: Vivian Baker
Key Makeup Artist: Angel De Angelis
Key Makeup Artist: Cecilia Verardi
Makeup Artist: Linda Kamp

Keywords

artistaffectationartists' lifeinspirationaldramaticromanticempathetichopeful

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "Let desire be your destiny."

#2

With a budget of $25.0M, the film grossed $55.5M — a profit of $30.5M (122% ROI).

#3

The runtime is 111 minutes (1h 51m).

#4

The film was directed by Alfonso Cuarón.

#5

The screenplay was written by Mitch Glazer.

#6

The score was composed by Patrick Doyle.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Emmanuel Lubezki.

#8

The film features a large ensemble cast of over 56 credited actors.

#9

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0119223.

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Rating

6.6/10

Good

681 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Great Expectations

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

R

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Budget:

$25,000,000

Revenue:

$55,494,066

Production Companies:

20th Century Fox

20th Century Fox

Linson Entertainment

Linson Entertainment