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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.
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.
Nov 25, 2005 · John Wilmot (Johnny Depp), the egotistical second Earl of Rochester, leads an entirely debauched life. When not writing bawdy verse, Wilmot spends his time imbibing massive amounts of alcohol and...
Set in 1675 England, the film chronicles the life of the decadent but brilliant Earl of Rochester, who is asked by King Charles II to write a play celebrating his reign, while simultaneously training Elizabeth Barry to improve her acting.
Thirteen years later, in the midst of political and economical problems, Charles II orders the return of his friend John Wilmot, aka the second Earl of Rochester, from exile back to London. John is a morally-corrupt drunkard and a debauched, cynical poet.
Sep 16, 2004 · 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 Dunmore. Director. Stephen Jeffreys. Screenplay.
The Libertine is a film directed by Laurence Dunmore with Johnny Depp, Samantha Morton, John Malkovich, Rosamund Pike .... Year: 2005. Original title: The Libertine. Synopsis: Johnny Depp stars as the decadent John Wilmot, the second Earl of Rochester.
