The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders 28 years old
Notorius Scandalous Unforgettable
In her filthy cell in Newgate prison Moll Flanders, dubbed 'the wickedest woman in England' tells her story. Born in the gaol, after her mother is transported Moll is raised by the kindly mayor of Colchester and his wife, whose two sons lust after her. She enjoys sex with handsome Rowland, who teaches her that money talks, but, realizing he only wants her as a mistress, she marries his duller brother Robin, who conveniently dies after five years, leaving her wealthy. She goes to London, briefly meeting highwayman Jemmy Seagrove, and marries parvenu draper Daniel Dawkins, but he has huge debts and must flee to France, leaving Moll alone and poor. Moll meets handsome young American sea captain Lemuel Golightly, who marries her and takes her to Virginia and a good life style, along with his mother. They have two children and are blissfully happy until Moll discovers her mother-in-law is also her birth mother. She has married her own brother. She returns to England and poses as wealthy ...
Credits
The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Daniel Craig He was 28, now 56 years old | as James 'Jemmy' Seagrave |
| James Fleet He was 44, now 72 years old | as James Bland |
| Christopher Fulford He was 41, now 70 years old | as Daniel Dawkins |
| Alex Kingston She was 33, now 61 years old | as Moll Flanders |
| Roger Ashton-Griffiths He was 39, now 67 years old | as Gent at Mint |
| Tom Ward He was 25, now 54 years old | as Lemuel |
| Diana Rigg She was 58, now 86 years old | as Mrs. Golightly |
| Struan Rodger He was 50, now 78 years old | as Mr. Richardson |
| Nicola Walker She was 26, now 54 years old | as Lucy Diver |
| Caroline Harker She was 30, now 59 years old | as Maria |
| Dawn McDaniel | as Emily |
| Neville Phillips He was 69, now 97 years old | as Magistrate |
| James Bowers | as Gaoler |
| Peter Jonfield | as Parish Officer |
| Lucy Evans She was 11, now 39 years old | as Little Moll |
| Geoffrey Beevers He was 55, now 84 years old | as Judge |
| Maureen O'Brien She was 53, now 81 years old | as Mrs. Richardson |
The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Daniel Defoe as Novel. He was 336 (70) years old when He died | Writing |
| David Attwood as Director. He was 44 (now 72) years old | Directing |
The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders (28 years)
Notorius Scandalous Unforgettable
- Release day: Sunday, October 13, 1996
- Runtime: 197 minutes