The daughter of a thief, young Moll is placed in the care of a nunnery after the execution of her mother. However, the actions of an abusive priest lead Moll to rebel as a teenager, escaping to the dangerous streets of London. Further misfortunes drive her to accept a job as a prostitute from the conniving Mrs. Allworthy. It is there that Moll first meets Hibble, who is working as Allworthy's servant but takes a special interest in the young woman's well-being. With his help, she retains hope for the future, ultimately falling in love with an unconventional artist who promises the possibility of romantic happiness.
Robin Wright
Morgan Freeman
Stockard Channing
John Lynch
Brenda Fricker
Geraldine James
Jim Sheridan
Aisling Corcoran
Jeremy Brett
Britta Smith
Cathy Murphy
Emma McIvor
Maria Doyle Kennedy
Ger Ryan
Harry Towb
Alan Stanford
Eileen McCloskey
Nicola Teehan
Chris Curran
Rynagh O'Grady
Maria Hayden
Janet Moran
Kieran Hurley
Mary McEvoy