| Title |
The libertine [videorecording] / |
| Published |
[Australia] : Roadshow Entertainment, [2006] |
| Physical description |
1 videodisc (ca. 114 min.) : sd., col. ; 12 cm. |
| General note |
Based on the play by Stephen Jeffreys. |
| Originally produced as motion picture in 2004. |
| Special features: director's commentary ; deleted scenes with audio commentary ; theatrical trailer. |
| "R-104303-9" |
| Credits note |
Produced by Lianne Halfon, John Malkovich, Russell Smith ; screenplay by Stephen Jeffreys ; directed by Laurence Dunmore ; director of photography, Alexander Melman ; music, Michael Nyman. |
| Performer note |
Johnny Depp, Samantha Morton, John Malkovich. |
| Summary |
John Wilmot, a 17th century poet, is the Earl of Rochester and from the beginning he treats his wife cruelly, drinks to relentless excess, abuses his friendships, and generally wallows in dissipation, much to the dismay of King Charles II. The king hopes that Rochester will write a play glorifying his reign. But Rochester finds his true inspiration when he sees a young actress named Lizzie Barry. Rochester sets out to make her the greatest actress of their time--and she, with some reluctance, submits to his teaching. |
| Subject |
Rochester, John Wilmot, -- Earl of,1647-1680 -- Drama |
| Feature films |
| Poets, English -- 17th century -- Drama |
| Nobility -- England -- Drama |
| Actresses -- England -- Drama |
| Feature films |
| Historical films |
| England -- Social life and customs -- 17th century -- Drama |
| Additional author |
Dunmore, Laurence |
| Jeffreys, Stephen, 1950- |
| Depp, Johnny |
| Morton, Samantha |
| Malkovich, John |
| Odyssey Entertainment (Firm) |
| Roadshow Entertainment (Firm) |
