Great expectations

The Resource Great expectations
Label
Great expectations
Statement of responsibility
Twentieth Century Fox presents ; an Art Linson production ; an Alfonso Cuarón film ; screenplay by Mitch Glazer ; produced by Art Linson ; directed by Alfonso Cuarón
Creator
Contributor
Subject
Genre
Language
  • eng
  • fre
  • eng
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
Summary
Dickens' tale of an apprentice given the chance to become a gentleman is now that of a young Florida artist named Finn, given the chance to become a success in 1990s New York. First, a mysterious convict bullies Finn into saving his life. Next, Finn is summoned to an overgrown Gothic palazzo where Nora Dinsmoor lives in the past, attended by beautiful blonde Estella, who will haunt him through the rest of the story. Last, there is secret benefactor whose munificence allows him to work toward his dream of success, and to win Estella
Cataloging source
MCP
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Director of photography, Emmanuel Lubezki; edited by Steven Weisberg ; music by Patrick Doyle ; production designer, Tony Burrough ; artwork by Francisco Clemente
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
MPAA Rating: Rated R for language and some sexuality
Language note
In English or dubbed French with optional subtitles in English or Spanish; Closed-captioned
LC call number
PN1997.9.M27
LC item number
G743 1999
PerformerNote
Ethan Hawke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hank Azaria, Chris Cooper, Anne Bancroft, Robert De Niro, Josh Mostel, Kim Dickens, Nell Campbell, Gabriel Mick
Runtime
112
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
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