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| Producer | Lianne Halfon, John Malkovich, Russ Smith |
| Director | Laurence Dunmore |
| Starring | Johnny Depp, Samantha Morton, John Malkovich, Rosamund Pike, Tom Hollander, Johnny Vegas |
| Filmed | April 2004 |
| Synopsis | The Libertine tells the true story of the Earl of Rochester friend and confidant of King Charles II. He delights in tweaking the noses of London's royals with his merciless cynicism. His rebellious escapades and sexual liaisons inspire awe amongst both men and women but it is his subversive wit that earns their reverence. The darling of court and commoners, Rochester is a formidable presence who becomes enraptured by a young actress being driven off the stage by an unforgiving audience. He bets his friends that he can make her London's best and most famous actress and sure enough, Rochester is a man who always collects.
Meanwhile, broke and besieged, King Charles is struggling to maintain the stability of his monarchy. In an attempt to build bridges with an old foe he hatches a plan to welcome the French Ambassador to London; a spectacular and profound stage entertainment in his honor. Clearly, his exceptionally clever friend the Earl is the man to be trusted with such an important task.
Only Rochester has, by now, fallen in love with his protege, the young and once struggling actress. Their affair, and her subsequent betrayal prove to be the undoing of the celebrated Earl.
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| Locations | Island Studios |
| Website | http://www.miramax.com/thelibertine/ |
| UK rating | 18 |
| UK Release Date | 18 November 2005 |
| Awards | Nominated for 7 British Independent Film Awards, Best British Independent Film – The Libertine.
Best Director of a British Independent Film – Laurence Dunmore.
Best Performance by a Supporting Actor or Actress in a British Independent Film -Tom Hollander.
Best Performance by an Actor in a British Independent Film – Johnny Depp.
Best Technical Achievement – Ben van Os (Production Designer).
Most Promising Newcomer – Rupert Friend
.The Douglas Hickox Award – Laurence Dunmore. Won British Independent Film Award for Best Performance by a Supporting Actor or Actress in a British Independent Film - Rosamund Pike. |
