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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.

1995 |1h 57m |  Drama, Romance

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Cast

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Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Merivel

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Meg Ryan

Katharine

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Sam Neill

King Charles II

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David Thewlis

John Pearce

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Hugh Grant

Elias Finn

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Polly Walker

Celia Clemence

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Ian McKellen

Will Gates

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Ian McDiarmid

Ambrose

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Willie Ross

Man with Visible Heart

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Benjamin Whitrow

Merivel's Father

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Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Mr. Bung

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Andrew Havill

Gallant

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Tony Gardner

Gallant

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David Ryall

Lord Bathurst

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Mark Letheren

Daniel

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Sandy McDade

Hannah

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David Gant

Chaffinch

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Bryan Pringle

Watchman

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John Quarmby

The Chancellor

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Selina Giles

Fair Lady

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Nicholas Hutchison

Pinworth

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Jenny Runacre

Painted Lady

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Anna Savva

Celia's Maid

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Frank Rozelaar-Green

Whittlesea Dancer

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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

$19,000,000.00

Revenue

$4,005,941.00