The Fortunes and misfortunes of Moll Flanders [DVD] / a co-production of Granada Television of England with WGBH/Boston, ITV Studios Limited ; producer, David Lascelles ; director, David Attwood ; writer Daniel Defoe ; adapted by Andrew Davies.
Alex Kingston, Daniel Craig, Diana Rigg, Ronald Fraser, Ian Driver, Colin Buchanan, Trevyn McDowell, Maureen O'Brien, Lucy Fitzmaurice, Caroline Harker. Based on the novel by Daniel Defoe. Originally produced in 1996 for the television program Mobil Masterpiece Theatre. Special features: The complete novel: "The Fortunes and misfortunes of the famous Moll Flanders" by Daniel Defoe ; cast biographies ; selected filmographies.
Summary:
Ever since her birth in Newgate Prison, Moll has survived by her cunning wit, and considerable powers of seduction. In between using and deceiving her besotted paramours, she is not 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 Moll is soon facing hangman's noose. Special features included.
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