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 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:

Revealing mistakes: When Lucy Diver and the two men with her are hanged, a modern shackle connecting the rope to a body harness can be seen for each of the three as they swing.

Movie Connections:

Version of Molly (1977)

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.