The Libertine (2004)
He didn't resist temptation. He pursued it.
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.
Director: Laurence Dunmore
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: September 16, 2004
Cast
- Johnny Depp - Rochester
- Samantha Morton - Elizabeth Barry
- John Malkovich - Charles II
- Rosamund Pike - Elizabeth Malet
- Paul Ritter - Chiffinch
- Stanley Townsend - Keown
- Francesca Annis - Countess
- Tom Hollander - Etherege
- Johnny Vegas - Sackville
- Richard Coyle - Alcock
Screenplay
- Stephen Jeffreys (Theatre Play)
- Stephen Jeffreys (Screenplay)
Music: Michael Nyman
Cinematography: Alexander Melman
Editing: Jill Bilcock
Production: First Choice Films, Isle of Man Film, Mr. Mudd
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $11M
Box Office: $11M
Original Language: en
Themes
Reflections on Life and Death
Keywords
dying and death, london, england, poet, monkey, alcoholic, libertine, syphilis, 17th century
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Libertine about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Libertine?
- The Libertine was directed by Laurence Dunmore.
- Who stars in The Libertine?
- The Libertine stars Johnny Depp, Samantha Morton, John Malkovich, Rosamund Pike, Paul Ritter, Stanley Townsend.
- How long is The Libertine?
- The Libertine has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is The Libertine?
- The Libertine is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of The Libertine?
- The Libertine had a budget of $11M.
- How much did The Libertine gross?
- The Libertine grossed $11M worldwide.
- Where was The Libertine produced?
- The Libertine was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Libertine?
- The themes of The Libertine include: Reflections on Life and Death.