The Libertine (2004)

Directed by

Laurence Dunmore

Genre

drama film, comedy film, biographical film

Country

Australia, United Kingdom

Runtime

1h 54m

Rated

R

Rating

5.9 of 10 from 487 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

In 1675 England, the brilliant but dissolute Earl of Rochester is summoned by King Charles II to write a play for the court. At the same time he trains a struggling actress named Elizabeth Barry, hoping to make her a star.

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What happens

The Libertine is a 2005 period drama film, the first film directed by Laurence Dunmore. It was adapted by Stephen Jeffreys from his play of the same name, and stars Johnny Depp and Samantha Morton as John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester and Elizabeth Barry, with John Malkovich, Rosamund Pike, Rupert Friend, and Kelly Reilly in supporting roles. Set in 1675 England, the film chronicles the life of the decadent but brilliant Earl of Rochester, who is asked by King Charles II to write a play celebrating his reign, while simultaneously training Elizabeth Barry to improve her acting. The film was shot on location on the Isle of Man and Wales. The setting for Rochester's home of Adderbury house was filmed on location at Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset and Charlecote Park, Warwickshire. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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