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Great Expectations(1998)
Status: Released
Date: 1998-01-30
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615 Votes
Time: 1h 51m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $25,000,000.00
Revenue: $55,494,066.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Great Expectations
Top 10 Billed 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
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