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The Libertine 2004 Directed by Laurence Dunmore

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.

Production Countries United Kingdom , USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Drama , Romance
Production Companies Isle of Man Film , Mr. Mudd , First Choice Films
Budget $11,000,000
Revenue $10,900,000
Release Date 16 September 2004
114 mins