
Moll Flanders(1996)
“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
Cast

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
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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Frequently Asked Questions
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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