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The Hour of the Pig

The Hour of the Pig

The case is a dog. The defendant is a pig. And the law is an ass.

19936.11h 52m

Overview

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.

Directed by Leslie Megahey
Written by Leslie Megahey
Produced by David M. Thompson
Box Office0Revenue: $667

Top Cast

Colin Firth

Colin Firth

Richard Courtois

Ian Holm

Ian Holm

Albertus

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

Pincheon

Amina Annabi

Amina Annabi

Samira

Nicol Williamson

Nicol Williamson

Seigneur Jehan d'Auferre

Michael Gough

Michael Gough

Magistrate Boniface

Harriet Walter

Harriet Walter

Jeannine Martin

Jim Carter

Jim Carter

Mathieu

Lysette Anthony

Lysette Anthony

Filette d'Auferre

Sophie Dix

Sophie Dix

Maria

Themes & Keywords

court casechild murderanimal attackdark comedygothicwitchcraftdark agesfrench history

About The Hour of the Pig

The Hour of the Pig is a drama, history, thriller, crime, romance, mystery film released in 1993 exploring themes of court case, child murder, animal attack, dark comedy, gothic, witchcraft. Directed by Leslie Megahey, it stars Colin Firth, Ian Holm, Donald Pleasence. 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.

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