The Libertine

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.

Date of release
2004-09-16
TMDB
5.9 / 10 (502)
Runtime
1h 54m
Genres
Drama, Romance
Director
Laurence Dunmore

Casting

  • 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
  • Tom Burke — Vaughan
  • Hugh Sachs — Ratcliffe

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