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Moll Flanders (1996)
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.
Rated PG-13 | Length 123 minutes
Actors
Robin Wright | Morgan Freeman | Stockard Channing | John Lynch | Brenda Fricker | Geraldine James | Jim Sheridan | Aisling Corcoran | Jeremy Brett | Britta Smith | Cathy Murphy | Emma McIvor | Maria Doyle Kennedy | Ger Ryan | Harry Towb | Alan Stanford | Eileen McCloskey | Nicola Teehan | Chris Curran | Rynagh O'Grady | Maria Hayden | Janet Moran | Kieran Hurley | Mary McEvoy