Restoration (1995)
An ordinary man, an irresistible offer. In a world of seduction and power, temptation has its price.
Synopsis
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
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Robert Downey Jr.
as Robert Merivel
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Meg Ryan
as Katharine
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Sam Neill
as King Charles II
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David Thewlis
as John Pearce
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Hugh Grant
as Elias Finn
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Polly Walker
as Celia Clemence
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Ian McKellen
as Will Gates
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Ian McDiarmid
as Ambrose
- Mary MacLeod as Midwife
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Willie Ross
as Man with Visible Heart
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Benjamin Whitrow
as Merivel's Father
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Roger Ashton-Griffiths
as Mr. Bung
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Andrew Havill
as Gallant
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Tony Gardner
as Gallant
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David Ryall
as Lord Bathurst
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Mark Letheren
as Daniel
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Sandy McDade
as Hannah
- Rosalind Bennett as Eleanor
Crew
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Michael Hoffman
Director
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Oliver Stapleton
Director of Photography
- Garth Craven Editor
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James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
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Cary Brokaw
Producer
- Andy Paterson Producer
- Sarah Black Producer
- Rose Termain Writer
- Rupert Walters Writer
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