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Moll Flanders

"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.

Top Cast

  • Robin Wright

    Robin Wright

    Moll Flanders

  • Morgan Freeman

    Morgan Freeman

    Hibble

  • Stockard Channing

    Stockard Channing

    Mrs. Allworthy

  • John Lynch

    John Lynch

    Fielding

  • Brenda Fricker

    Brenda Fricker

    madame Mazzawatty

  • Geraldine James

    Geraldine James

    Edna

  • Jim Sheridan

    Jim Sheridan

    le prêtre

  • Cathy Murphy

    Cathy Murphy

    Polly

  • Maria Doyle Kennedy

    Maria Doyle Kennedy

    Alice

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.

Rating

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