The Hour of the Pig
“The case is a dog. The defendant is a pig. And the law is an ass.”
1993•R•1h 52m•6.2•Released
DramaHistoryThrillerCrimeRomanceMystery
In medieval France, young lawyer Richard Courtois leaves Paris for the simpler life in the country. However, he is soon drawn into amorous and political intrigues. At the same time, he is pushed to defend a pig, owned by the mysterious gypsy Samira. The pig has been arrested for the murder of a young boy.
Director
Leslie Megahey
Writer
Leslie Megahey
Revenue
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
BBC Film
Cast
Colin Firth
Richard Courtois
Ian Holm
Albertus
Donald Pleasence
Pincheon
Amina Annabi
Samira
Nicol Williamson
Seigneur Jehan d'Auferre
Michael Gough
Magistrate Boniface
Harriet Walter
Jeannine Martin
Jim Carter
Mathieu
Lysette Anthony
Filette d'Auferre
Sophie Dix
Maria
Vincent Grass
Bailiff Labatier
Elizabeth Spriggs
Madame Langlois
Raoul Delfosse
Blind Georges
Justin Chadwick
Gerard d'Auferre
Jean-Pierre Stewart
Sheriff
Production
Company
BBC Film
Company
CiBy 2000
Producer
David M. Thompson
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