Great Expectations

  (1946)
The distinguished David Lean directed this adaptation of Dickens's novel about an uncultured boy thrust into high society by a mysterious benefactor. As a young boy, Pip (Anthony Wager) pines for the unattainable Estella (Jean Simmons), at the behest of Miss Havisham (Martita Hunt). Grown up Pip (John Mills) gets life lessons from roommate Herbert Pocket (Alec Guinness), but even Herbert can't prepare Pip for heartache.
Cast: John Mills, Anthony Wager
Director: David Lean
Genre:  Classics
Format:  DVD and streaming
Rated NRNot rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.
Great Expectations
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