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Moll Flanders 1996 Directed by Pen Densham

The remarkable story of one woman's unbreakable spirit.

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Revenue $3,486,578
Release Date 14 June 1996
123 mins
Cast
Robin Wright Moll Flanders
Stockard Channing Mrs. Allworthy
John Lynch Fielding
Brenda Fricker madame Mazzawatty
Jim Sheridan le prêtre
Jeremy Brett Artist's Father
Britta Smith Artist's Mother
Ger Ryan Orphanage Woman
Harry Towb Magistrate
Alan Stanford Mr. Mazzawatti
Eileen McCloskey Mazzawatti Daughter
Nicola Teehan Mazzawatti Daughter
Chris Curran Mazzawatti Butler
Rynagh O'Grady Kindly Sister
Maria Hayden Disciplinary Nun
Janet Moran Allworthy Maid
Kieran Hurley Physician
Mary McEvoy Mother Superior