Moll Flanders

"The remarkable story of one woman's unbreakable spirit."

1996 2h 3m EN

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6.1

MID

★6.1TMDB · 85

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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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.

“The remarkable story of one woman's unbreakable spirit.”

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Cast

Robin Wright
Moll Flanders
Morgan Freeman
Hibble
Stockard Channing
Mrs. Allworthy
John Lynch
Fielding
Brenda Fricker
madame Mazzawatty
Geraldine James
Edna
Jim Sheridan
le prêtre
Cathy Murphy
Polly

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Pen Densham
Writers: Pen Densham, Pen Densham
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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30 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Pen Densham, shot by David Tattersall. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mark Mancina. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor James R. Symons shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 8

CAST

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Robin Wright and Morgan Freeman and Stockard Channing carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The remarkable story of one woman's unbreakable spirit.".

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0117071 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 85 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Pen Densham directs. David Tattersall behind the camera. Mark Mancina scores. James R. Symons cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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130 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Pen Densham, shot by David Tattersall. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Mark Mancina. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor James R. Symons shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Robin Wright and Morgan Freeman and Stockard Channing carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "The remarkable story of one woman's unbreakable spirit.".
7IMDB entry: tt0117071 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 85 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.