The Libertine (2004)

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.

Director:

Laurence Dunmore

Stars:

Johnny Depp (Rochester), Samantha Morton (Elizabeth Barry), John Malkovich (Charles II), Rosamund Pike (Elizabeth Malet), Paul Ritter (Chiffinch), Stanley Townsend (Keown)