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For a story about a London harlot's trials and tribulations, this is one unsexy, drawn-out dirge with only a few smirking moments as relief.
Susan Wloszczyna, USA Today
Moll Flanders
The remarkable story of one woman's unbreakable spirit.
1996 · 2h 3m · PG-13
Drama, Romance
Directed by
Pen Densham
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 and cast
- Pen Densham Director
- 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
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