Restoration (1995)

Restoration (1995)

An ordinary man, an irresistible offer. In a world of seduction and power, temptation has its price. 1995-12-29 United States of America 117 Min. PG-13
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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. is Robert Merivel
Robert Merivel
Meg Ryan is Katharine
Katharine
Sam Neill is King Charles II
King Charles II
David Thewlis is John Pearce
John Pearce
Hugh Grant is Elias Finn
Elias Finn
Polly Walker is Celia Clemence
Celia Clemence
Ian McKellen is Will Gates
Will Gates
Ian McDiarmid is Ambrose
Mary MacLeod is Midwife
Willie Ross is Man with Visible Heart
Man with Visible Heart
Benjamin Whitrow is Merivel's Father
Merivel's Father