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
Cathy Murphy
Maria Doyle Kennedy
Jeremy Brett
Aisling Corcoran
Britta Smith
Emma McIvor
Ger Ryan
Harry Towb