- Actors: Ioan Gruffudd, Justine Waddell, Charlotte Rampling, Laura Aikman, Nicholas Blane
- Directors: Julian Jarrold
- Writers: Charles Dickens, Tony Marchant
- Producers: David Snodin, Melanie Howard, Michael Wearing, Rebecca Eaton
- Format: PAL, Colour, Full Screen, HiFi Sound
- Language English
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Classification: 12
- Studio: BBC
- VHS Release Date: 1 Oct 1999
- Run Time: 183 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CYMV
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,743 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Having already read the novel by Charles Dickens, I was rather wary of watching this TV production of Great Expectations, as televised characters never seem to be the same as the images you make in your head. However, in this version, the BBC triumphs magnificently, with a fantastically acted programme, moving from 'Young Pip' to 'Older Pip' smoothly and cleverly. Both Pip actors are brilliant, especially Ioan Gruffudd, who plays the role with sympathy and skill. A worthy watch!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
An excellent adaptation. The movie was artfully done. Notice the contrasting red colour throughout the movie. The actors were superb and very interesting to watch. For those who have not read Great Expectations, it was one of the great all time stories with some surprising twists of plot. I continue to be impressed with the BBC's work.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
The video is truely brilliant. The acting is flawless, the set is exquisite, and the story itself is nothing short of quite possibly the greatest work of all time by a English novelist.
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Atmospheric version of Dickens' novel
This is a well done TV version of Dickens' novel that uses many nice background shots for many of the scenes. Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2010 by DCGUY
Great Expectations DVD
Quality of DVD very good. The film is a considered adaptation of Dicken's brilliant novel. It captures the dark, gothic and tragic elements of Pip's life. Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2009 by Lee Facer
Very grainy mastering but......the content wins!
Technical flaws aside owing to the very grainy resolution, this is Great Expectations as it ought to be... arresting and deeply evocative.This is very,very good. Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2008 by Callum Doone
Transcending the dreadful dvd mastering
This edition is technically not great. The DVD mastering is quite awful and is very grainy indeed. However....
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This is so good. Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2008 by Callum Doone
The Production is Good......But dont Buy this DVD
Even though I have never read the book I found this Production very good.
I would recommend this to any one who is a Dickens Fan but do youself a favour and dont buy this DVD... Read more
I would recommend this to any one who is a Dickens Fan but do youself a favour and dont buy this DVD... Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2007 by vessie@oz
great as i expected
this is one of the better tv adaptations of dickens work-the acting is spot on,there is no major omissions/alterations from the original story and strangely,the scenery/locations... Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2007 by J. A. Cadman
Great Dramatisation, Awful DVD
The official American DVD is a direct rip from American TV complete with cheesy intros and annoying pop-ups on screen informing me that if i wish i can view it in widescreen... Read more
Published on 2 Dec 2005 by Mr. R. Lamb
The best Great Expectation movie i've seen
The film is wonderful!The film represent exactly the world of Charles Dickens including the characters and the places. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2004 by "sprt160"
A fantastic up to date version of Dickens timeless novel.
As usual, the BBC have managed to recreate the nineteenth century novel beautifully. As Pride And Prejudice, Great Expectations is not only gripping but the complexed roles of Miss... Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2001
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