Restoration
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.
Year: 1995
Studio: Miramax
Director: Michael Hoffman
Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Meg Ryan, Sam Neill, David Thewlis, Hugh Grant, Polly Walker
Crew: Michael Hoffman (Director), Rupert Walters (Writer), Rose Termain (Writer), James Acheson (Costume Design), Jim Smart (Electrician), Les Benson (Props)
Runtime: 117 minutes
Release: Dec 29, 1995
IMDb: 6.10/10 by 145 users
Popularity: 4
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: 19
Revenue: 4
Keyword : jealousy, court, fountain, medicine, wealth, spaniel, gloves, 17th century, british monarchy
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