Restoration 28 years old
An ordinary man, an irresistible offer. In a world of seduction and power, temptation has its price.
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.
Credits
Restoration Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Robert Downey, Jr. He was 30, now 59 years old | as Robert Merivel |
| Polly Walker She was 29, now 58 years old | as Celia Clemence |
| David Thewlis He was 32, now 61 years old | as John Pearce |
| Sam Neill He was 48, now 77 years old | as King Charles II |
| Ian McKellen He was 56, now 85 years old | as Will Gates |
| Meg Ryan She was 34, now 63 years old | as Katharine |
| Ian McDiarmid He was 51, now 80 years old | as Ambrose |
| Hugh Grant He was 35, now 64 years old | as Elias Finn |
| Roger Ashton-Griffiths He was 38, now 67 years old | as Mr. Bung |
| Benjamin Whitrow He was 58, 80 years old when he died | as Merivel's Father |
| Mary Macleod She was 26, 47 years old when she died | as Midwife |
| Andrew Havill He was 30, now 59 years old | as Gallant |
| Tony Gardner He was 31, now 60 years old | as Gallant |
| David Ryall He was 60, 79 years old when he died | as Lord Bathurst |
Restoration Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Cary Brokaw as Producer. He was 44 (now 73) years old | Production |
| Andy Paterson as Producer. He was 94 (now 123) years old | Production |
| David Appleby as Still Photographer. | Camera |
| Michael Hoffman as Director. He was 39 (now 67) years old | Directing |
| James Newton Howard as Original Music Composer. He was 44 (now 73) years old | Sound |
| James Acheson as Costume Design. He was 49 (now 78) years old | Costume & Make-Up |
| Oliver Stapleton as Director of Photography. He was 47 (now 76) years old | Camera |
| Donna Gigliotti as Co-Producer. She was 40 (now 69) years old | Production |
| Rupert Walters as Writer. | Writing |
| Mark Bentley as Associate Producer. He was 17 (now 46) years old | Production |
| Rose Termain as Writer. | Writing |
| Eugenio Zanetti as Production Design. He was 46 (now 75) years old | Art |
| Garth Thomas as Supervising Producer. He was 32 (now 60) years old | Production |
Restoration (28 years)
An ordinary man, an irresistible offer. In a world of seduction and power, temptation has its price.
- Release day: Friday, December 29, 1995
- Runtime: 117 minutes
- Budget: 19000000.00