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.
Morgan Freeman | Hibble |
Stockard Channing | Mrs. Allworthy |
Robin Wright | Moll Flanders |
John Lynch | Fielding |
Brenda Fricker | madame Mazzawatty |
Geraldine James | Edna |
Jim Sheridan | le prêtre |
Aisling Corcoran | Flora |
Jeremy Brett | Artist's Father |