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Dramatisation of Robinson Crusoe author Daniel Defoe's novel which focuses on the troubled life of vivacious Moll Flanders, brought fully to life by Alex Kingston.

Born to a convicted thief in 17th-century England, Moll is adopted by the mayor of Colchester, but as she grows older, she attracts a little too much male attention. Left stranded by her husband's bankruptcy, destiny has many more surprises in store for Moll.

Alternative title(s):
The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders
Keywords:
Drama, Period Drama, History, Based-on-Novel, Classics
Additional Information:
(1996) (UK) (3 Star)
Cast:
Alex Kingston.... Moll Flanders
Struan Rodger.... Mr. Richardson
Tom Ward.... Lemuel
Diana Rigg.... Mrs. Golightly
Colin Buchanan.... Rowland
Caroline Harker.... Maria
Supporting Cast:
Maureen O'Brien.... Mrs. Richardson
Ian Driver.... Robin
Nicola Kingston.... Moll's Mother
James Bowers.... Gaoler
Geoffrey Beevers.... Judge
Lucy Evans.... Little Moll
Anthony Bessick.... Gypsy
Chrissie Cotterill.... Mrs. Fairley
Peter Jonfield.... Parish Officer
Neville Phillips.... Magistrate
Dawn McDaniel.... Emily
Ken McDonald.... Mr. Baggot
Directors:
David Attwood
Writers:
Andrew Davies
Daniel Defoe
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