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The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders

1996 · Miniseries · 50 min · ★ 8.5

ComedyDrama

Ever since her birth in Newgate Prison, Moll Flanders has survived by her cunning wit, and considerable powers of seduction. She goes through five husbands and countless lovers to escape a life on the streets. In between using and deceiving her besotted paramours, she isn't above picking a pocket or two! All the while, though, her heart belongs to the charismatic Jemmy. Inevitably, even the most clever criminal's luck runs out and she is soon facing the noose. As her execution approaches, she devises on last desperate ploy to save not only her own neck, but also the life of her one true love.

Based on Moll Flanders

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Details
Years
1996
Release date
1996-12-01
Language
English
Runtime
50 min
TMDB rating
8.5/10 (2 votes)

Themes

  • london, england
  • adultery
  • based on novel or book
  • pickpocket
  • marriage of convenience
  • satire
  • miniseries
  • period drama
  • 18th century
  • social climbing
  • 17th century
  • female criminal
  • +3 more

Cast & crew

Directed by David Attwood