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The Third Wish

The Third Wish

When you have great expectations… anything is possible.

20052.21h 38mPG

Overview

Bookshop clerk Maggie Malone is granted three wishes after she finds a first-edition copy of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations.

Directed by Shelley Jensen
Written by Jenna Mattison
Produced by Jenna Mattison, Daniela C. Cretu, Philippe Diaz
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Top Cast

Jenna Mattison

Jenna Mattison

Maggie Malone

Sean Maguire

Sean Maguire

Brandon

Armand Assante

Armand Assante

Benefactor

Betty White

Betty White

Lettie

Jennifer Blanc

Jennifer Blanc

Candy

James Avery

James Avery

George

Mindy Cohn

Mindy Cohn

Bridgette

Susan Egan

Susan Egan

Audrey

Robert Costanzo

Robert Costanzo

Mr. Forelli

Ronnie Marmo

Ronnie Marmo

Sam

About The Third Wish

The Third Wish is a fantasy, comedy, romance film released in 2005. Directed by Shelley Jensen, it stars Jenna Mattison, Sean Maguire, Armand Assante. Bookshop clerk Maggie Malone is granted three wishes after she finds a first-edition copy of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations.

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