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The Libertine
2004· R· 1h 54m· Drama· Romance
“He didn't resist temptation. He pursued it.”
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.
2004-09-16
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Key Crew
DirectorLaurence Dunmore
ScreenplayStephen Jeffreys
ProducerJohn Malkovich
Director of PhotographyAlexander Melman
Original Music ComposerMichael Nyman
EditorJill Bilcock
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Details
Released2004-09-16
Runtime1h 54m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosFirst Choice Films · Isle of Man Film · Mr. Mudd
Budget$11M
Box office$11M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited Kingdom · United States of America
Rating5.9/10 · 483 votes
Original languageen
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