Moll Flanders (1996)

Moll Flanders (1996)

The remarkable story of one woman's unbreakable spirit.

Release Date: 1996, June 14
Directors: Pen Densham
Countries: United States of America
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Spelling Films, Spelling Films, Trilogy Entertainment Group, Trilogy Entertainment Group
Cast: Morgan Freeman, Robin Wright, Kieran Hurley, Geraldine James, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Stockard Channing, Brenda Fricker, Harry Towb, John Lynch, Ger Ryan, Britta Smith, Jeremy Brett

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.