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.
Released: Jun 14, 1996
Runtime: 123 minutes
Stars: Robin Wright, Morgan Freeman, Stockard Channing, John Lynch, Brenda Fricker, Geraldine James
Crew: Pen Densham (Director), Daniel Defoe (Characters), Pen Densham (Story), Pen Densham (Screenplay), David A. Armstrong (First Assistant Camera), John Moore (Clapper Loader)