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13 October 1996 (USA)
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A legendary master of disguise. more
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In her filthy cell in Newgate prison Moll Flanders,dubbed 'the wickedest woman in England' tells her story.Born in the gaol...
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Prostitution
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Incest
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Society
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Based On Novel
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Collider Attends a Flashfoward Pilot Screening - Read Richard’s Reaction Plus Info from the Q & A
(From Collider.com. 19 September 2009, 5:38 PM, PDT)
(From Collider.com. 19 September 2009, 5:38 PM, PDT)
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Fun and moving social commentary
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(Cast overview, first billed only)| 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 |
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Moll Flanders (UK) (short title)
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54 min (4 parts)
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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.
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Version of The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders (1965)
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You may find yourself watching this entire 4-hour movie all in one sitting like I did. Although it is a Mobil Masterpiece Theater presentation, it is also available on video. If you think you're in for some boring English drama, brace yourself, as it is very fast-paced, erotic, and often shockingly funny. Alex Kingston (now on "ER") delves into this role with a ferocity we rarely see on the screen. Although Moll does many bad things, we root for her the whole way. Diana Rigg is also a hoot as a mother-in-law that reveals herself to be something more. Daniel Defoe's condemnation of society as unforgiving of the monsters it creates is still as relevant today as when it was written. As long as you have an open mind about sex, nudity and immoral behavior onscreen, prepare to be fascinated.