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.

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Cast

Johnny Depp

Rochester

Samantha Morton

Elizabeth Barry

John Malkovich

Charles II

Rosamund Pike

Elizabeth Malet

Paul Ritter

Chiffinch

Stanley Townsend

Keown

Francesca Annis

Countess

Tom Hollander

Etherege

Johnny Vegas

Sackville

Richard Coyle

Alcock

Johnny Depp — Rochester

John Christopher Depp II (born June 9, 1963) is an American actor, producer and musician. He is the recipient of various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards and two British Academy Film Awards.

Samantha Morton — Elizabeth Barry

Samantha Jane Morton (born May 13, 1977) is an English actress. She is known for her work in independent films with dark and tragic themes, in particular period dramas. She has received numerous accolades, including the BAFTA Fellowship, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and nominations for two Academy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

John Malkovich — Charles II

John Gavin Malkovich (born December 9, 1953) is an American actor. He has received several accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and nominations for two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards.