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Moll Flanders(1996)

2h 3mDrama, RomanceEnglish
6.1/10
85 user ratings

The remarkable story of one woman's unbreakable spirit.

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

Pen Densham

Studio

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Revenue

$3M

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Cast

Robin Wright

Robin Wright

as Moll Flanders

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman

as Hibble

Stockard Channing

Stockard Channing

as Mrs. Allworthy

John Lynch

John Lynch

as Fielding

Brenda Fricker

Brenda Fricker

as madame Mazzawatty

Geraldine James

Geraldine James

as Edna

Jim Sheridan

Jim Sheridan

as le prêtre

Cathy Murphy

Cathy Murphy

as Polly

Maria Doyle Kennedy

Maria Doyle Kennedy

as Alice

Jeremy Brett

Jeremy Brett

as Artist's Father

Aisling Corcoran

as Flora

Britta Smith

as Artist's Mother

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1996

Runtime

2h 3m

Language

English

Rating

6.1 / 10

Box Office

$3M

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer • Spelling Films • Trilogy Entertainment Group

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Where can I watch Moll Flanders?

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What is Moll Flanders about?

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.

Who directed Moll Flanders?

Moll Flanders was directed by Pen Densham and released in 1996. It is a drama, romance film.

How long is Moll Flanders?

Moll Flanders has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).

Who stars in Moll Flanders?

The cast of Moll Flanders includes Robin Wright as Moll Flanders, Morgan Freeman as Hibble, Stockard Channing as Mrs. Allworthy, John Lynch as Fielding, Brenda Fricker as madame Mazzawatty and more.

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