Plot: In 18th-century London, the daughter of a thief, Moll Flanders (Robin Wright) is placed in the care of a nunnery after the execution of her mother. However, the actions of an abusive priest (Jim Sheridan) 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 (Stockard Channing). It is there that Moll first meets Hibble (Morgan Freeman), 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 (John Lynch) who promises the possibility of romantic happiness.

Director: Pen Densham

Writing Credits: Pen Densham (screenplay) & Daniel Defoe (character from novel)

Cast: Robin Wright, Morgan Freeman, Stockard Channing, John Lynch, Brenda Fricker, Geraldine James, Aisling Corcoran, Jeremy Brett, Britta Smith & Jim Sheridan

Music by: Mark Mancina

Genre: Drama

Budget: $16 million

Filming Dates: April-June 1995

Filming Locations: Ireland & England (UK)

Release Date: June 14, 1996 (USA)

MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 For Violence, Nudity and Sex-Related Material

Runtime: 123 minutes

Assistant to Robin Wright: Karen Fowler

The International Press Academy (Satellite Awards) nominated Moll Flanders for four awards: Robin Wright for Best Actress in a Drama, John Lynch for Supporting Actor in a drama, Stockard Channing for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama, and a nomination for Costume Design.