Plot: A man who lives for pleasure finds his hedonism betrays him in time in this film adaptation of the play by Stephen Jeffreys. The second Earl of Rochester, John Wilmot (Johnny Depp), was a notorious figure in 17th century Europe; well-respected as a ... Read More
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Johnny Depp portrays poet John Wilmot, the Earl of Rochester, in this fiendishly witty costume drama.
Johnny Depp stars in this period drama as John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester, the notorious 17th-century poet whose licentious life scandalized Europe and made his name.
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Unique opening and end - Depp's character seems to speak to you directly - he challenges you from the opening moments of the film and warns that you will not like him - until the end when he asks, in ... essence, if you are able to forgive all his actions. This was a great role for Depp - don't know who could have mastered this film better! Full Review

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