Moll Flanders (1996)

Moll Flanders (1996)

The remarkable story of one woman's unbreakable spirit. 1996-06-14 United States of America 123 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Robin Wright is Moll Flanders
Moll Flanders
Stockard Channing is Mrs. Allworthy
Mrs. Allworthy
John Lynch is Fielding
Fielding
Brenda Fricker is madame Mazzawatty
madame Mazzawatty
Jim Sheridan is le prêtre
le prêtre
Jeremy Brett is Artist's Father
Artist's Father
Britta Smith is Artist's Mother
Artist's Mother