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Great Expectations
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Chapter One

  • Episode aired Jul 9, 1989
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Anthony Hopkins and Martin Harvey in Great Expectations (1989)
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    • Charles Dickens(novel)
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    • Jean Simmons
    • John Rhys-Davies
    • Ray McAnally
    • Kevin Connor
    • Charles Dickens(novel)
    • John Goldsmith
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    • John Rhys-Davies
    • Ray McAnally
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    Jean Simmons
    Jean Simmons
    • Miss Havisham
    John Rhys-Davies
    John Rhys-Davies
    • Joe Gargery
    Ray McAnally
    Ray McAnally
    • Mr. Jaggers
    Anthony Calf
    Anthony Calf
    • Pip
    Kim Thomson
    Kim Thomson
    • Estella
    Adam Blackwood
    • Herbert Pocket
    Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins
    • Abel Magwitch
    Sean Arnold
    Sean Arnold
    • Compeyson
    Niven Boyd
    • Orlick
    Susan Franklyn
    • Biddy
    Martin Harvey
    Martin Harvey
    • Young Pip
    Charles Lewsen
    • Mr. Wemmick
    Rosemary McHale
    • Mrs. Joe Gargery
    Frank Middlemass
    Frank Middlemass
    • Uncle Pumblechook
    John Quentin
    • Mr. Wopsle
    Owen Teale
    Owen Teale
    • Mr. Drummle
    Frank Thornton
    Frank Thornton
    • Mr. Trabb
    Preston Lockwood
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      • Kevin Connor
      • Charles Dickens(novel)
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    the fair beginning
    I feel it as more than first part of inspired adaptation but as a precise map across memories about one of novels who I admire. The scene from cemetery is just impressive in each detail. Jean Simmons seems be the closest by expectations interpreter of Miss Havisham. And Pip... . Indeed, the young Martin Harvey has all virtues to be the desired one.

    But, maybe, the good point is the beautiful portrait of Joe Galgery offered by John Rhys Davies. Like the dinner scenes.

    The only problem, for me, I admitt, remains kim Thompson as Estella. She is too old for role but, sure, I am too subjective for a fair verdict, reminding the beautiful role offered by Jean Simmons , not ignoring the virtues of attitude , comparing with other estellas.

    So, a promissing, fair beginning.
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      • July 9, 1989 (United States)
      • English
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      • Harlech Television (HTV)
      • Primetime Television Ltd.
      • Tesauro Television
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    • 5 hours 3 minutes
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