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The Libertine

Synopsis

The Libertine tells the true story of the Earl of Rochester (Johnny Depp), friend and confidant of King Charles II (John Malkovich), who delights in tweaking the noses of London’s royals with his merciless cynicism. His rebellious escapades and sexual liaisons inspire awe amongst men, until an affair with the beautiful young actress Lizzie (Samantha Morton) proves to be his undoing. 

Details

Year
2005
Type of project
Features
Running time
114 mins
Format
35mm
Director
Laurence Dunmore 1st Feature
Producer
Lianne Halfon, Russell Smith, John Malkovich
Editor
Jil Bilcock
Screenwriter
Stephen Jeffreys
Director of Photography
Alexander Melman
Composer
Michael Nyman
Principal cast
Johnny Depp, Samantha Morton, John Malkovich
1st Assistant 2nd Assistant 3rd Assistant Director
Paul Bennett, Adam Coop

Genre

Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Mr Mudd

5225 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 604
Los Angeles 90036
USA

T+1 323 932 5656

rsmith@mrmudd.com

Sales Company

Odyssey Entertainment Ltd.

12 St. James’s Square
London SW1Y 4RB
UK

T+44 (0)20 7153 3596

sales@odyssey-entertainment.co.uk

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