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The Libertine

R1h 54m2004Laurence Dunmore
IMDb: 6.2/10Rotten: 34%Metacritic: 44/100
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"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.

DramaRomanceBiographyHistory
Dying And DeathLondon, EnglandPoetMonkeyAlcoholicLibertineSyphilis17th Century

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What is The Libertine (2004) 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 stars in The Libertine?

The Libertine stars Johnny Depp (Rochester), Samantha Morton (Elizabeth Barry), John Malkovich (Charles II), Rosamund Pike (Elizabeth Malet), Paul Ritter (Chiffinch). The film was directed by Laurence Dunmore.

How long is The Libertine?

The Libertine has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2004. It is rated R.

Is The Libertine worth watching?

The Libertine holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 34. Fans of Drama, Romance, Biography are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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