United States / Dec 29, 1995 / R
An ordinary man, an irresistible offer. In a world of seduction and power, temptation has its price.
1h 57min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ian McDiarmid | Ambrose |
| Mary MacLeod | Midwife |
| Willie Ross | Man with Visible Heart |
| Benjamin Whitrow | Merivel's Father |
| Roger Ashton-Griffiths | Mr. Bung |
| Andrew Havill | Gallant |
| Tony Gardner | Gallant |
| David Ryall | Lord Bathurst |
| Mark Letheren | Daniel |
| Sandy McDade | Hannah |
| Rosalind Bennett | Eleanor |
| David Gant | Chaffinch |
| Neville Watchurst | Latin Doctor |
| Bryan Pringle | Watchman |
| Roy Evans | Fleeing Man |
| John Quarmby | The Chancellor |
| John Dallimore | The Secretary |
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| Janan Kubba | Pretty Wench |
| Henrietta Voigts | Female Patient |
| Simon Taylor | Second Doctor |
| Selina Giles | Fair Lady |
| Susanne McKenrick | Dark Lady |
| Nicholas Hutchison | Pinworth |
| Jenny Runacre | Painted Lady |
| Arne Nannestad | Party Guest |
| Graham Valentine | Dandy |
| Anna Savva | Celia's Maid |
| Claire Russell | Sick Girl |
| Steven Beard | Messenger |
| Simon Carter | Messenger |
| Philip Babot | Whittlesea Dancer |
| Ena Cohen | Whittlesea Dancer |
| Dylan Davies | Whittlesea Dancer |
| Russell Gomer | Whittlesea Dancer |
| Caroline Lamb | Whittlesea Dancer |
| Jessica Cohen | Whittlesea Dancer |
| Stephen Fisher | Whittlesea Dancer |
| Frank Rozelaar-Green | Whittlesea Dancer |
| Bernadette Iglich | Court Dancer |
| Philippa Luce | Court Dancer |
| Wendy Woodbridge | Court Dancer |
Genres
DramaRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Restoration |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Miramax |
| Release date | 29 dicembre 1995 |
| Executive producer | Kip Hagopian, Susan Merzbach |
| Production | Mark Bentley, Sarah Black, Cary Brokaw, Donna Gigliotti, Andy Paterson, Garth Thomas, Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein |
| Writer | Rose Termain, Rupert Walters |
| Editing | Garth Craven |
| Cinematography | Oliver Stapleton, David Appleby |
| Assistant directors | Michael Hoffman |
| Lighting | Jim Smart |
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| Camera operators | David Appleby, Oliver Stapleton |
| Additional photography | David Appleby, Oliver Stapleton |
| Production design | Eugenio Zanetti, Les Benson |
| Art direction | Les Benson, Eugenio Zanetti |
| Set decoration | Les Benson, Eugenio Zanetti |
| Music | James Newton Howard |
| Sound | James Newton Howard |
| Costume design | James Acheson |
| Makeup | James Acheson |
| Hairstyling | James Acheson |
| Budget | 19.000.000 € |
| Revenue | 4.005.941 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United Kingdom / Jan 23, 1996 / 15
Australia / Aug 01, 1996 / M
France / Jun 10, 1997 / U
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Greece / Jun 10, 1997 / 16
Physical media
Czechia / Jan 01, 1998
South Korea / Dec 19, 2014 / 19
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