Great Expectations

"Let desire be your destiny."

1998 1h 51m EN

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 723

ComedyDramaRomance

Synopsis

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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.

“Let desire be your destiny.”

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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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alfonso Cuarón
Writers: Mitch Glazer, Alex Maleev
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Alfonso Cuarón, shot by Emmanuel Lubezki. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Patrick Doyle. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Steven Weisberg shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ethan Hawke and Gwyneth Paltrow and Hank Azaria carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Let desire be your destiny.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0119223 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Alfonso Cuarón directs. Emmanuel Lubezki behind the camera. Patrick Doyle scores. Steven Weisberg cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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128 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Alfonso Cuarón, shot by Emmanuel Lubezki. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Patrick Doyle. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Steven Weisberg shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Ethan Hawke and Gwyneth Paltrow and Hank Azaria carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Let desire be your destiny.".
7IMDB entry: tt0119223 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 8 themes, including "artist", "affectation", "artists' life", "inspirational".