Moll Flanders (1996)

The remarkable story of one woman's unbreakable spirit.

Movie · Drama, Romance · 2h 3m · Rated 6.1/10 on TMDB · Released June 14, 1996

Overview

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.

Directed by Pen Densham

Cast

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

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