Moll Flanders (1996)

06/14/1996 2h 3m

The remarkable story of one woman's unbreakable spirit.

How old is the movie?

28 years 10 months 19 days

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.

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Cast Ages at Release

Robin Wright

as Moll Flanders

Born 04/08/1966, age 59

Morgan Freeman

as Hibble

Born 06/01/1937, age 87

Stockard Channing

as Mrs. Allworthy

Born 02/13/1944, age 81

John Lynch

as Fielding

Born 12/26/1961, age 63

Brenda Fricker

as madame Mazzawatty

Born 02/17/1945, age 80

Geraldine James

as Edna

Born 07/06/1950, age 74

Maria Doyle Kennedy

as Alice

Born 09/25/1964, age 60