The Libertine

18 Nov 2005 (UK)

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.

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
Writer: Stephen Jeffreys / Stephen Jeffreys
Stars: Johnny Depp / Paul Ritter / John Malkovich / Stanley Townsend / Francesca Annis
Genre: Biography / Drama / History / Romance
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