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.
Release Date: 14 June 1996Runtime: 123 min
Stars:
- Aisling Corcoran
- Brenda Fricker
- Britta Smith
- Cathy Murphy
- Emma McIvor
- Ger Ryan
- Geraldine James
- Harry Towb
- Jeremy Brett
- Jim Sheridan
- John Lynch
- Maria Doyle Kennedy
- Morgan Freeman
- Robin Wright
- Stockard Channing
Director: Pen Densham
