The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders (1996) (TV)

User Rating:

8.0/10   

Director:

David Attwood

Writers:

Andrew Davies (writer)
Daniel Defoe (novel)

Release Date:

13 October 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

A legendary master of disguise.

Plot:

In her filthy cell in Newgate prison Moll Flanders,dubbed 'the wickedest woman in England' tells her story.Born in the gaol...

Plot Keywords:

Prostitution | Incest | Society | Adultery | Based On Novel

Awards:

1 win & 4 nominations

Cast

James Bowers	...	Gaoler
Alex Kingston	...	Moll Flanders
Nicola Kingston	...	Moll's Mother
Geoffrey Beevers	...	Judge
Lucy Evans	...	Little Moll
Anthony Bessick	...	Gypsy
Struan Rodger	...	Mr. Richardson
Chrissie Cotterill	...	Mrs. Fairley
Peter Jonfield	...	Parish Officer
Neville Phillips	...	Magistrate
Maureen O'Brien	...	Mrs. Richardson
Ian Driver	...	Robin
Caroline Harker	...	Maria
Dawn McDaniel	...	Emily
Ken McDonald	...	Mr. Baggot

Also Known As:

Moll Flanders (UK) (short title)

Runtime:

54 min (4 parts)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Australia:M | Finland:K-3 | UK:18 | USA:Unrated

Filming Locations:

Astley Hall, Chorley, Lancashire, England, UK

Company:

Granada Television

Goofs:

Anachronisms: When this mini-series first aired on British TV, in the final episode, Moll is led to what she believes is her death. The cart in which she travels passes behind a large blue van, clearly visible in the foreground.

Movie Connections:

Version of The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders (1965)

great movie

I've seen this 4-part film at once (230 min.) and surprisingly it wasn't tiring or boring at all. On the contrary, the movie caught my attention readily, as it tells this story very well. Alex Kingston is great in the part of this young woman who struggles to be a wealthy gentlelady, even if it requires surrendering her virtue in any way. It's a wonderful movie and I strongly recommend it.