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The Libertine
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The Libertine

2004-09-16 · 114 min · ★ 5.9

Drama · Romance

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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Directors
Laurence Dunmore
Production companies
First Choice Films, Isle of Man Film, Mr. Mudd
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 11,000,000
Revenue
USD 10,900,000

Top Cast

Johnny DeppJohnny DeppRochester
Samantha MortonSamantha MortonElizabeth Barry
John MalkovichJohn MalkovichCharles II
Rosamund PikeRosamund PikeElizabeth Malet
Paul RitterPaul RitterChiffinch
Stanley TownsendStanley TownsendKeown
Francesca AnnisFrancesca AnnisCountess
Tom HollanderTom HollanderEtherege
Johnny VegasJohnny VegasSackville
Richard CoyleRichard CoyleAlcock
Tom BurkeTom BurkeVaughan
Hugh SachsHugh SachsRatcliffe
Rupert FriendRupert FriendDowns
Kelly ReillyKelly ReillyJane
Cara HorganCara HorganActing Troop
Jack DavenportJack DavenportHarris
Trudi JacksonRose
Clare HigginsClare HigginsMolly Luscombe
Jake CurranJake CurranSackville's Servant
Kevin DoyleKevin DoyleConstable

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