Restoration
movie
An ordinary man, an irresistible offer. In a world of seduction and power, temptation has its price.
Released December 29, 1995
Overview
An aspiring young physician, Robert Merivel found himself in the service of King Charles II and saves the life of someone close to the King. Merivel joins the King's court and lives the high life provided to someone of his position. Merivel is ordered to marry his King's mistress in order to divert the queens suspicions. He is given one order by the king and that is not to fall in love. The situation worsens when Merivel finds himself in love with his new wife. Eventually, the King finds out and relieves Merivel of his position and wealth. His fall from grace leaves Merivel where he first started. And through his travels and reunions with an old friend, he rediscovers his love for true medicine and what it really means to be a physician.
Cast
Robert Downey Jr.
as
Robert Merivel
Meg Ryan
as
Katharine
Sam Neill
as
King Charles II
David Thewlis
as
John Pearce
Hugh Grant
as
Elias Finn
Polly Walker
as
Celia Clemence
Ian McKellen
as
Will Gates
Ian McDiarmid
as
Ambrose
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Mary MacLeod
as
Midwife
Willie Ross
as
Man with Visible Heart
Benjamin Whitrow
as
Merivel's Father
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
as
Mr. Bung
Crew
Michael Hoffman
as
Director
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Rose Termain
as
Writer
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Rupert Walters
as
Writer
James Acheson
as
Costume Design
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Jim Smart
as
Electrician
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Les Benson
as
Props
David Appleby
as
Still Photographer
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Mark Bentley
as
Associate Producer
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Sarah Black
as
Producer
Cary Brokaw
as
Producer
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Kip Hagopian
as
Executive Producer
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Donna Gigliotti
as
Co-Producer