dying and death,london, england,poet,monkey,alcoholic,libertine,syphilis,17th century

The Libertine (2004)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Laurence Dunmore
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    Rochester Johnny Depp
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    Elizabeth Barry Samantha Morton
  • Profile picture of John Malkovich
    Charles II John Malkovich
  • Profile picture of Rosamund Pike
    Elizabeth Malet Rosamund Pike
  • Profile picture of Paul Ritter
    Chiffinch Paul Ritter
  • Profile picture of Stanley Townsend
    Keown Stanley Townsend
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    Countess Francesca Annis
  • Profile picture of Tom Hollander
    Etherege Tom Hollander

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Keywords

  • dying and death
  • london, england
  • poet
  • monkey
  • alcoholic
  • libertine
  • syphilis
  • 17th century