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The fortunes and misfortunes of Moll Flanders, by Daniel Defoe ; screenplay by Andrew Davies ; made by Granada Television of England with WGBH/Boston ; directed by David Attwood ; produced by David Lascelles

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The fortunes and misfortunes of Moll Flanders, by Daniel Defoe ; screenplay by Andrew Davies ; made by Granada Television of England with WGBH/Boston ; directed by David Attwood ; produced by David Lascelles

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

The fortunes and misfortunes of Moll Flanders

Medium

videorecording

Oclc number

714895643

Responsibility statement

by Daniel Defoe ; screenplay by Andrew Davies ; made by Granada Television of England with WGBH/Boston ; directed by David Attwood ; produced by David Lascelles

Runtime

190

Series statement

Masterpiece theatre presentation

Summary

Ever since her birth in Newgate Prison, Moll has survived by her cunning wit, and considerable powers of seduction. She goes through five husbands and countless lovers to escape a life on the streets. 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. As her execution day approaches, she devises one last deperate ploy to save not only her own neck, but also the life of her one true love.--, Container

Technique

live action

resource.variantTitle

Moll Flanders

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