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The Libertine

Summary: 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.

Release Date: March 10, 2006

Genres: Drama, Biography, History

Director: Laurence Dunmore

Writer: Stephen Jeffreys

Runtime: 1 h 54 min

MPAA: R

Production: The Weinstein Company, Isle of Man Film, Mr. Mudd, First Choice Films 2004, Odyssey Entertainment

Distributor: The Weinstein Company

Countries: United Kingdom, Australia

Language: English

Domestic: $ 4,835,065

International: $ 6,016,999

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