The Libertine

Theatrical - Limited 2005-11-25

Cast Johnny Depp Samantha Morton John Malkovich
Directed by Laurence Dunmore
Written by Stephen Jeffreys

Genres: Drama

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The story of John Wilmot (Depp), 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.

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