The Libertine
The Libertine is a 2004 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.
Plot
In 1675, John Wilmot, Second Earl of Rochester, delivers a prologue of themes of his fondness for drink, his sexual proclivities, and his disdain for his audience.
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| author | Stephen Jeffreys |
|---|---|
| contentLocation | England London |
| director | Laurence Dunmore |
| editor | Jill Bilcock |
| genre | drama historical |
| keywords | abduct act book of isaiah charles ii curtain call elizabeth barry english countryside epilogue exclusion bill fade follow foundation gentleman george etherege gumma gynaecological gynaecology merry gang parliament parliament of the united kingdom roman catholic simulated sex summon sword fight syphilis the king the man of mode theatre company urine want whisper wound young man |
| musicBy | Michael Nyman |
| producer | John Malkovich Lianne Halfon Russell Smith |
| productionCompany | Isle of Man Film Odyssey Entertainment |
| publisher | Entertainment Film Distributors Roadshow Films |
| recordedAt | Isle of Man |
| theme | biographical drama |