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Mar 10, 2006 · With Johnny Depp, Paul Ritter, John Malkovich, Stanley Townsend. The story of John Wilmot, a.k.a. the Earl of Rochester, a 17th century poet who famously drank and debauched his way to an early grave, only to earn posthumous critical acclaim for his life's work.
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The Libertine is a 2005 period drama film, the first film directed by Laurence Dunmore. It was adapted by Stephen Jeffreys from his play of the same name, and stars Johnny Depp and Samantha Morton as John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester and Elizabeth Barry , with John Malkovich , Rosamund Pike , Rupert Friend , and Kelly Reilly in supporting roles.
Currently you are able to watch "The Libertine" streaming on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus or for free with ads on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV. It is also possible to rent "The Libertine" on Microsoft Store, Apple TV, Amazon Video online and to download it on Microsoft Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV.
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Mar 9, 2006 · Libertines are not built for third acts. No self-respecting libertine lives that long. Johnny Depp finds sadness in the earl's descent, and a desire to be loved even as he makes himself unlovable. What a brave actor Depp is, to take on a role like this.
The story of John Wilmot, a.k.a. the Earl of Rochester, a 17th century poet who famously drank and debauched his way to an early grave, only to earn posthumous critical acclaim for his life's work.
When the King asks John to prepare a play for the French ambassador so as to please him, John meets the aspiring actress Elizabeth Barry in the playhouse and decides to make her into a great star. He falls in love with her and she becomes his mistress.
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Nov 25, 2005 · To watch Johnny Depp's titular voluptuary in "The Libertine" take a mincing step around a dead rat whisker-deep in mud is to appreciate that the life of a 17th-century hedonist was rough...
