Great Expectations (Criterion Collection)

Often regarded as the finest film translation of any work in Charles Dickens’ canon, this richly layered drama follows Phillip "Pip" Pirrip (portrayed by Anthony Wager and John Mills), the young orphan who receives a lifetime of financial support from an anonymous benefactor and works hard to live up to his patron's expectations. Co-stars Alec Guinness, Valerie Hobson, Francis L. Sullivan, Finlay Currie, and Martita Hunt as Miss Havisham; directed by David Lean. 118 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; theatrical trailer.