The Libertine

~He didn't resist temptation. He pursued it.

Overview

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.

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General Information

Release Date: 2004-09-16
Budget: $11000000
Revenue: $10900000
Runtime: 114 min

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