The Libertine

The Libertine (2004)

18
30/03/2006 (GB)
Drama, Romance
1h 54m

He didn't resist temptation. He pursued it.

Overview

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.

  • Laurence DunmoreDirector
  • Stephen JeffreysScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $11,000,000

  • Revenue

    $10,900,000

Keywords

  • dying and death
  • london, england
  • poet
  • monkey
  • alcoholic
  • libertine
  • syphilis
  • 17th century

Top Billed Cast

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp

Rochester

Samantha Morton

Samantha Morton

Elizabeth Barry

John Malkovich

John Malkovich

Charles II

Rosamund Pike

Rosamund Pike

Elizabeth Malet

Paul Ritter

Paul Ritter

Chiffinch

Stanley Townsend

Stanley Townsend

Keown

Francesca Annis

Francesca Annis

Countess

Tom Hollander

Tom Hollander

Etherege

Johnny Vegas

Johnny Vegas

Sackville

Richard Coyle

Richard Coyle

Alcock

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