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Synopsis
A man who lives for pleasure finds his hedonism betrays him in time in this film adaptation of the play by Stephen Jeffreys. The second Earl of Rochester, John Wilmot (Johnny Depp), was a notorious figure in 17th century Europe; well-respected as a poet and author, Wilmot also earned no small degree of gossip for his freewheeling sex life and appetite for decadence. Wilmot was close friends with Charles II (John Malkovich), the powerful and Machiavellian ruler of England, and enjoyed a passionate romance with Elizabeth Barry (Samantha Morton), an actress of note. But Wilmot's seemingly charmed life took a turn for the worse when he wrote a satirical play lampooning his friend Charles II; the monarch failed to see the humor, and exiled the author from Britain. Wilmot found little solace in his relationship with Barry, especially after he contracted syphilis and began drinking heavily as the disease tore away at his body and his mind. The Libertine was produced in part by John Malkovich, who played the role of John Wilmot in a production of Stephen Jeffreys' original play. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Cast

Francesca Annis Countess
Tom Burke Vaughan
Johnny Depp John Wilmot, Second Earl of Rochester
John Malkovich King Charles II
Clare Higgins Molly Luscombe
Samantha Morton Elizabeth Berry
Tom Hollander Sir George Etherege
Jack Davenport Harris
Richard Coyle Alcock
Kelly Reilly Jane
Rosamund Pike Elizabeth Malet
Johnny Vegas Charles Sackville
Rupert Friend Downs

Production Crew

Max Keene Art Director
Patrick Rolfe Art Director
Lucy Bevan Casting
Mary Selway Casting
Alexander Melman Cinematographer
Michael Nyman Composer (Music Score)
Dien van Straalen Costume Designer
Laurence Dunmore Director
Jill Bilcock Editor
Chase Bailey Executive Producer
Louise Goodsill Executive Producer
Marc Samuelson Executive Producer
Peter Samuelson Executive Producer
Ralph Kamp Executive Producer
Steve Christian Executive Producer
Peter Owen Hair Styles
Mairi Bett Line Producer
Peter Owen Makeup
Stephen Jeffreys Play Author
John Malkovich Producer
Lianne Halfon Producer
Russ Smith Producer
Russell Smith Producer
Ben Van Os Production Designer
Stephen Jeffreys Screenwriter
Robert Wischhusen-Hayes Set Decorator
John Hayes Sound/Sound Designer
Roger Savage Sound/Sound Designer
Eddie Smith Special Effects Coordinator
Gareth Milne Stunts Coordinator
Fleur Whitlock Supervising Art Director
Tim Webber Visual Effects Supervisor
Year: 2005
Runtime: 114
Country: UK
MPAA Rating: R
for strong sexuality including dialogue, violence and language
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama

Produced by
Isle of Man Films
Mr. Mudd

Release
March 10, 2006 (USA)
by Weinstein Co.

Awards
2004 - Film Presented - Toronto International Film Festival