Great Expectations 2012

Director:

Mike Newell

Writers:

David Nicholls, based on the novel by Charles Dickens

Cast:

Jeremy Irvine, Holliday Grainger, Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham-Carter, Sally Hawkins

A series of events change the orphaned Pip's life forever as he eagerly abandons his humble origins to begin a new life as a gentleman.

Overview

Young orphan Pip is given a chance to rise from his humble beginnings thanks to a mysterious benefactor. Moving through London’s class ridden world as a gentleman, Pip uses his new found position to pursue the beautiful Estella; a spoilt heiress he’s loved since childhood. Yet the shocking truth behind his great fortune will have devastating consequences for everything he holds dear.