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Mr. Pip
When they needed hope, he gave them great expectations.
Genres
Drama
Overview
As a war rages on in the province of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea, a young girl becomes transfixed by the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations, which is being read at school by the only white man in the village.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
116 min
Release Date
2012-09-08
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
61
Vote Average
6.156
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Hugh Laurie
Mr. Watts
Xzannjah Matsi
Matilda
Healesville Joel
Dolores Naimo
Eka Darville
Pip
Kerry Fox
Mrs. Watts
Florence Korokoro
Grace Watts
Tapiwa Soropa
Startop
Marcellin Ampa'oi
Joseph Naimo
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