The libertine

Record details

ISBN: 1594441308
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 130 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
videodisc
videorecording
Publisher: Burbank, CA : The Weinstein Company, 2006.

General Note:	Title from container. Based on the play by Stephen Jeffreys.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Director of photography, Alexander Melman ; art directors, Patrick Rolfe, Fleur Whitlock ; editor, Jill Bilcock ; music, Michael Nyman ; production designer, Ben van Os ; visual effects, Steve Parsons ; special effects supervisor, Edward Smith.
Participant or Performer Note:	Johnny Depp, Samantha Morton, John Malkovich, Paul Ritter, Stanley Townsend, Francesca Annis, Rosamund Pike, Tom Hollander, Johnny Vegas, Richard Coyle.
Summary, etc.:	John Wilmot, a 17th century poet, is the Earl of Rochester and from the beginning he treats his wife cruelly, drinks to relentless excess, abuses his friendships, and generally wallows in dissipation, much to the dismay of King Charles II. The king hopes that Rochester will write a play glorifying his reign. But Rochester finds his true inspiration when he sees a young actress named Lizzie Barry. Rochester sets out to make her the greatest actress of their time--and she, with some reluctance, submits to his teaching.
Target Audience Note:	Rating: R; for strong sexuality including dialogue, violence and language. MPAA rating: R; for strong sexuality including dialogue, violence and language.
System Details Note:	DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital.
Language Note:	In English with optional English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.