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.


The remarkable story of one woman's unbreakable spirit.
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Robin Wright
Moll Flanders

Morgan Freeman
Hibble

Stockard Channing
Mrs. Allworthy

John Lynch
Fielding

Brenda Fricker
madame Mazzawatty

Geraldine James
Edna

Jim Sheridan
le prêtre
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Aisling Corcoran
Flora

Jeremy Brett
Artist's Father
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