Great Expectations: The Untold Story

1987 NR 1h 42m 6.8

A humble orphan suddenly becomes a gentleman with the help of an unknown benefactor.

This very different version of the Charles Dickens timeless story set in the mid-19th century follows the adventures of Magwitch, the escaped convict who forced the young Pip to hide and steal for him in the first part of the story. Then it settles to Magwitch's wonderings through Europe and his journey to Australia where it shows the means he used to become a wealthy gentleman and the reasons he decided to become Pip's benefactor.

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Info about Great Expectations: The Untold Story

Studio(s): Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Hemdale

Originally Released: Feb 07, 1987

Production Countries: Australia, United Kingdom

Genres: Drama