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.
Robin Wright
as Moll Flanders
Morgan Freeman
as Hibble
Stockard Channing
as Mrs. Allworthy
John Lynch
as Fielding
Brenda Fricker
as madame Mazzawatty
Geraldine James
as Edna
Jim Sheridan
as le prêtre
Aisling Corcoran
as Flora
Jeremy Brett
as Artist's Father
Britta Smith
as Artist's Mother
Cathy Murphy
as Polly
Emma McIvor
as Mary
