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Great Expectations 1946

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★ 7.3/10 NR DramaRomance Released
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What is Great Expectations?

Great Expectations is a film first released in 1946. Catalogued under Drama, Romance.

Type
Film
Year
1946
Status
Released
Runtime
118 minutes
Release date
Dec 26, 1946
Studios
Cineguild, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Genres
Drama, Romance
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82 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.9/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Drama #Romance

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Great Expectations is a film first released in 1946. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Cineguild, J. Arthur Rank Organisation. Current status: Released.

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“An orphan receives an anonymous fortune to become a gentleman in this Dickens adaptation.”

Reasons to watch
  • based on a Charles Dickens masterpiece
  • features a notable cast including Alec Guinness and Jean Simmons
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  • contains themes of madness and heartbreak

Watch it if you enjoy classic film adaptations of Charles Dickens novels.

This film features mature emotional themes involving heartbreak and madness.

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What is the film based on?

The film is an adaptation of a work by Charles Dickens.

Who is the main character?

The main character is an orphan named Pip.

Who helps Pip become a gentleman?

A mysterious benefactor ensures this through the lawyer Mr. Jaggers.

Who does Pip reunite with?

Pip is reunited with Miss Havisham and his first love, Estella.

What happened to Miss Havisham?

The elderly spinster went mad after being left at the altar.

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