Moll Flanders

The story

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 & crew

Robin WrightMoll Flanders

Morgan FreemanHibble

Stockard ChanningMrs. Allworthy

John LynchFielding

Brenda Frickermadame Mazzawatty

Geraldine JamesEdna

Jim Sheridanle prêtre

Cathy MurphyPolly

Maria Doyle KennedyAlice

Jeremy BrettArtist's Father

Aisling Corcoran

Aisling CorcoranFlora

Britta Smith

Britta SmithArtist's Mother