Moll Flanders

Moll Flanders (1996)

The remarkable story of one woman's unbreakable spirit.

The daughter of a thief, young Moll is placed in the care of a nunnery after the execution of her mother. However, the actions of an abusive priest lead Moll to rebel as a teenager, escaping to the dangerous streets of London. Further misfortunes drive her to accept a job as a prostitute from the conniving Mrs. Allworthy. It is there that Moll first meets Hibble, who is working as Allworthy's servant but takes a special interest in the young woman's well-being. With his help, she retains hope for the future, ultimately falling in love with an unconventional artist who promises the possibility of romantic happiness.

Date of release
1996-06-14
TMDB
6.1 / 10 (85)
Runtime
2h 3m
Genres
Drama, Romance
Director
Pen Densham

Casting

  • Robin Wright — Moll Flanders
  • Morgan Freeman — Hibble
  • Stockard Channing — Mrs. Allworthy
  • John Lynch — Fielding
  • Brenda Fricker — madame Mazzawatty
  • Geraldine James — Edna
  • Jim Sheridan — le prêtre
  • Cathy Murphy — Polly
  • Maria Doyle Kennedy — Alice
  • Jeremy Brett — Artist's Father
  • Aisling Corcoran — Flora
  • Britta Smith — Artist's Mother

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