Great Expectations: The Untold Story

1987 1h 42m EN

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★6.3TMDB · 3

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Synopsis

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A humble orphan suddenly becomes a gentleman with the help of an unknown benefactor.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

John Stanton
Abel Magwitch
Sigrid Thornton
Bridget Tankerton
Bruce Spence
Joe Gargery
Anne-Louise Lambert
Estella
Todd Boyce
Pip
Noel Ferrier
Jaggers
Ron Haddrick
Tankerton
Jill Forster
Miss Havisham

Credits

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Director: Tim Burstall
Languages: English
Countries: Australia, United Kingdom

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ERA

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39 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Australia, United Kingdom.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 6

CAST

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John Stanton and Sigrid Thornton and Bruce Spence carry the top of the cast.

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IMDB entry: tt0138476 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Tim Burstall directs. Produced in Australia, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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139 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 2 countries: Australia, United Kingdom.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4John Stanton and Sigrid Thornton and Bruce Spence carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0138476 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.