The Fortunes and misfortunes of Moll Flanders [videorecording] / a co-production of Granada Television with WGBH/Boston ; producer, David Lascelles ; director, David Attwood ; screenplay, Andrew Davies ; writer, Daniel Defoe.
Alex Kingston, Daniel Craig, Diana Rigg, Ronald Fraser, Ian Driver, Colin Buchanan, Trevyn McDowell, Maureen O'Brien, Lucy Fitzmaurice, Caroline Harker. Originally produced in 1996 for the television program Mobil masterpiece theatre. Based on the novel by Daniel Defoe. Special features: The complete novel: "The Fortunes and misfortunes of the famous Moll Flanders" by Daniel Defoe ; biographies ; filmographies ; interactive menus and scene selection.
Summary:
Moll is a headstrong woman whose lowly station in 18th century London leaves her in the most dire of circumstances forcing her into a lifestyle that could easily break her spirit. Her story involves husbands and numerous lovers, shocking family secrets, and travels to bustling London and the New World's Virginia. Moll's dangerous misdeeds stretch from sexual adventures to criminal acts, leaving her with a price on her head as she strives to triumph against overwhelming odds.
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