The Libertine (2005 film)

The Libertine
Theatrical release poster
Directed byLaurence Dunmore
Screenplay byStephen Jeffreys
Based onThe Libertine (play)
by Stephen Jeffreys
Produced byJohn Malkovich
Lianne Halfon
Russell Smith
StarringJohnny Depp
Samantha Morton
John Malkovich
CinematographyAlexander Melman
Edited byJill Bilcock
Music byMichael Nyman
Production
companies
Distributed byEntertainment Film Distributors (United Kingdom)[1]
Roadshow Films (Australia)[1]
Release dates
  • 11 November 2005 (2005-11-11) (AFI Fest)
  • 18 November 2005 (2005-11-18) (United Kingdom)
Running time
114 minutes
CountriesUnited Kingdom
Australia[citation needed]
LanguageEnglish
Box office$10.9 million[1]

The Libertine is a 2005 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.

The film was shot on location on the Isle of Man and Wales.[2] The setting for Rochester's home of Adderbury house was filmed on location at Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset and Charlecote Park, Warwickshire.

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  2. ^ "The Libertine (2004) Filming & Production". IMDb. Retrieved 20 December 2021.