Great Expectations
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.
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Box office
Grossed $55.5M worldwide, about 2.2 times its $25M budget
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Based on
Based on Great Expectations
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Filming locations
Filmed in New York City and Florida
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Setting
Set in New York City and Florida
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Music
Music by Patrick Doyle
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Emmanuel Lubezki
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Charles DickensNovel
- Mitch GlazerScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- January 30, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $25M
- Revenue
- $55.5M
- Countries
- United States of America
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In the United States
No subscription or free streaming listed. It can be rented or bought.
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Cast
Ethan HawkeFinnegan Bell
Gwyneth PaltrowEstella
Hank AzariaWalter Plane
Chris CooperJoe
Anne BancroftMs. Dinsmoor
Robert De NiroPrisoner / Lustig
Josh MostelJerry Ragno
Kim DickensMaggie
Nell CampbellErica Thall
Gabriel MannOwen
Jeremy KissnerFinnegan at Age 10
Raquel BeaudeneEstella at Age 10
Stephen SpinellaCarter Macleish
Marla SucharetzaRuth Shepard- Isabelle AndersonLois Pope
Peter JacobsonMan on Phone
Drena De NiroMarcy
Lance ReddickAnton Le Farge
Craig BraunMr. Barrow- Kim SnyderMrs. Barrow
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