
The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders
1996 · Miniseries · 50 min · ★ 8.5
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

Alex Kingston
as Moll Flanders

Daniel Craig
as James 'Jemmy' Seagrave
- JB
James Bowers
as Gaoler

Colin Buchanan
as Rowland Richardson
- TM
Trevyn McDowell
as Mrs Seagrave

Patti Love
as Mrs Riordan

Struan Rodger
as Mr Richardson

Maureen O'Brien
as Mrs Richardson

Lucy Evans
as Little Moll
- NK
Nicola Kingston
as Moll's Mother
Directed by David Attwood