Great Expectations (1981)

  
Format:  Great Expectations DVD 
 
 
Sumptuous rendition of Dickens' masterpiece regarding the life and times of Pip, a penurious boy who's vaulted to wealth by a unknown benefactor. Epic version from the BBC stars Gerry Sundquist, Strafford Johns, Joan Hickson. 5 3/4 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English stereo.
 
SKU: D63225
$13.49
Regularly $14.99
Category:
Drama
Director:
Julian Amyes
Rated:
NR
Color:
Color
Format: 
Fullscreen
Closed Captioned:
 Yes
 

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