Overview - Moll Flanders

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.

Cast

• Name: Robin Wright

  Character: Moll Flanders

  Popularity: 2.6676

  

• Name: Morgan Freeman

  Character: Hibble

  Popularity: 10.3866

  

• Name: Stockard Channing

  Character: Mrs. Allworthy

  Popularity: 2.2939

  

• Name: John Lynch

  Character: Fielding

  Popularity: 1.3652

  

• Name: Brenda Fricker

  Character: madame Mazzawatty

  Popularity: 3.7855

  

• Name: Geraldine James

  Character: Edna

  Popularity: 1.1103

  

• Name: Jim Sheridan

  Character: le prêtre

  Popularity: 1.2345

  

• Name: Cathy Murphy

  Character: Polly

  Popularity: 0.4511