Released:
1996-06-14

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.

Director:
Pen Densham

Runtime:
2h 3min

Genre:
Drama, Romance

• Cast:
• 
  Robin Wright
  as
  Moll Flanders
• 
  Morgan Freeman
  as
  Hibble
• 
  Stockard Channing
  as
  Mrs. Allworthy
• 
  John Lynch
  as
  Fielding
• 
  Brenda Fricker
  as
  madame Mazzawatty