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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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- Biography, Drama, History
- Laurence Dunmore
- 2006-03-10
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.
When King Charles II (John Malkovich) commissions him to write a play, he happily agrees. But after Wilmot foolishly uses his big break to skewer the crown, he must face a furious...
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- Laurence Dunmore
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- Johnny Depp
Mar 9, 2006 · "The Libertine," a film by Laurence Dunmore, is based on Jeffreys' play, which opened in 1994 at the Royal Court in London and was brought to Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre with John Malkovich as Rochester.
The Libertine. 2004 · 1 hr 55 min. R. Drama. The story of 17th century poet John Wilmot who would only earn posthumous critical acclaim after drinking and debauching his way to an early grave. Audio Languages: English. Subtitles: English.
- Laurence Dunmore
- 115 min
- January 1, 2004
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...
- 2 min
- 165.4K
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Jul 4, 2006 · An antidote to the sunny period pieces adopted from Jane Austen, which feature impeccably coiffed aristocracy engage in the witty banter of drawing room dramas and culminate in a most delightful denouement, THE LIBERTINE highlights the underbelly of the Britocracy of centuries past.
