The Libertine (Blu-ray)

Directed by Laurence Dunmore

Starring: Johnny Depp, Samantha Morton, John Malkovich, Paul Ritter, Stanley Townsend, Francesca Annis, Rosamund Pike, Tom Hollander, Johnny Vegas, Richard Coyle, Rupert Friend, Jack Davenport
Contributors: Lianne Halfon, John Malkovich, Russell Smith, Stephen Jeffreys, Michael Nyman, Alexander Melman
Studio: Screenbound Pictures
Genre: Drama
Main Language: English
Region: Region A,B,C
Release Date: 1 Dec 2025
Originally Issued: 2004
No of Discs: 1
BBFC Cert: (18) Suitable for 18 years and over.
Run Time: 114 minutes

Description

Johnny Depp and Samantha Morton star in this historical drama directed by Laurence Dunmore. John Wilmot, the second Earl of Rochester (Depp), is renowned for both his rakish ways and his keen wit. Although he is married, he pursues actress Elizabeth Barry (Morton) and embarks on a passionate affair with her.

When King Charles II (John Malkovich) commissions Rochester to write a play for him, Rochester takes the opportunity to stage a scurrilous satire of the monarch's reign which threatens his standing at court. As Rochester succumbs to his vices, he is finally forced to face the consequences of his actions. The cast also includes Rosamund Pike, Tom Hollander and Johnny Vegas.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus
• Bonus Footage
• Deleted Scenes
• Commentary: Laurence Dunmore (director)
• Making Of Documentary