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The Libertine
The Libertine

The Libertine

September 16, 2004
1h 54m
Drama
Romance
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100

The story of John Wilmot, 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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Details

Director
Laurence Dunmore
Cast
Johnny Depp, Samantha Morton, John Malkovich, Rosamund Pike, Paul Ritter, Stanley Townsend, Francesca Annis, Tom Hollander, Johnny Vegas, Richard Coyle
Release Date
September 16, 2004
Production
First Choice Films, Isle of Man Film, Mr. Mudd

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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