Summaries

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.

In 1660, with the return of Charles II to the English throne, theater, the visual arts, science and sexual promiscuity flourish. Thirteen years later, in the midst of political and economical problems, Charles II orders the return of his friend John Wilmot, aka the second Earl of Rochester, from exile back to London. John is a morally-corrupt drunkard and a debauched, cynical poet. When the King asks John to prepare a play for the French ambassador so as to please him, John meets the aspiring actress Elizabeth Barry in the playhouse and decides to make her into a great star. He falls in love with her and she becomes his mistress. During the presentation to the King and the French ambassador, John falls into disgrace with the court. When he is thirty-three years old and dying of syphilis and alcoholism, he converts to being a religious man.—Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Details

Keywords
  • teenage girl
  • breasts
  • public nudity
  • scantily clad female
  • virgin
Genres
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • History
  • Biography
Release date Nov 17, 2005
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin Australia United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Isle of Man
Production companies The Weinstein Company Isle of Man Film Mr. Mudd

Box office

Gross US & Canada $4835065
Opening weekend US & Canada $27804
Gross worldwide $10852064

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 54m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

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