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Robert Merivel è un giovane medico che, avendo salvato dalla morte un cane del Re Carlo II, viene invitato a unirsi alla corte del sovrano inglese, da poco tornato in patria dopo gli anni di esilio trascorsi in Francia. Merivel inizia a godere del suo nuovo status e dei piaceri della corte di una monarchia che ritrova dopo anni il proprio potere. Ma il Re impone a Merivel di sposare una dama di corte, sua amante, per sviare sospetti e gelosie di un'altra favorita. Ovviamente il matrimonio dev'essere solo di facciata, senza nessuna implicazione sentimentale, ma Merivel poco alla volta si innamora della bella moglie.
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Disc 1
DVD
Restoration (1995)
117 min
DramaRomance
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
Director
Michael Hoffman
Writer
Rupert Walters
Rose Termain
Cast
Robert Downey Jr.as Robert Merivel
Meg Ryanas Katharine
Sam Neillas King Charles II
David Thewlisas John Pearce
Hugh Grantas Elias Finn
Polly Walkeras Celia Clemence
Ian McKellenas Will Gates
Ian McDiarmidas Ambrose
Mary MacLeodas Midwife
Willie Rossas Man with Visible Heart
Cinematographer
Oliver Stapleton
Composer
James Newton Howard
Editor
Garth Craven
Producer
Cary Brokaw
Andy Paterson
Sarah Black
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 18, 2026