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.
Run Time
114 min
Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
Rating Details
Rated R for strong sexuality including dialogue, violence and language.
Genre
Drama
Language
English
Keyword
Earl, Poet, Charles II, King, 17th Century
Movie Rating
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Colour
Color
Keyword
Charles II, Mistress, Ambassador
Has Detailed Data (New)
1, 2, 3, 7, 8
Wikipedia Text
The Libertine is a 2004 film starring Johnny Depp, John Malkovich, Samantha Morton and Rosamund Pike. Directed by Laurence Dunmore in his first outing and adapted by Stephen Jeffreys' from his play of the same name, the film stars Johnny Depp as John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester, a notorious rake and libertine poet in the court of King Charles II of England. Samantha Morton plays Elizabeth Barry, an actress whose budding talent blossoms and makes her much in demand under Rochester's tutelage. The two almost inevitably become lovers. John Malkovich plays King Charles II, who is torn between his affection for Wilmot and the danger posed by his displays of contempt for his sovereign. Themes explored in the film include the corruption of a people by their self-indulgent monarch and the pursuit of hedonism.
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