The Libertine
Johnny Depp plays the hedonistic writer John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester, close friend of Charles II (John Malkovich) and a notorius figure in 17th century Europe. However his charmed existence took a downward turn when he wrote a satirical play about his friend the King who promptly had him exiled. Co-produced by Malkovich who played Wilmot in the original play by Stephen Jeffreys, and co-starring Samantha Morton.
Year: 2004
Genre: Drama, Alice's Playhouse, Sensual or Erotic Films, Biography, Black Humour, Royalty
Country: UK, USA
Director: Laurence Dunmore
Starring: Johnny Depp, Samantha Morton, John Malkovich, Rosamund Pike, Tom Hollander, Kelly Reilly, Jack Davenport
Duration: 114 Minutes
Rating: R16 - Contains offensive language, sexual themes and content that may disturb
6.4/10
Location in store: Art House Cinema
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