Film
The Hour of the Pig
1993 · 1h 52m · Drama · History · Thriller
The case is a dog. The defendant is a pig. And the law is an ass.
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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.
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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
Emil Wolk
Print Seller
Crew
- Leslie MegaheyDirector · Writer
- David M. ThompsonProducer
- Jean-Claude FleuryExecutive Producer
- Harvey WeinsteinExecutive Producer
- Michael WearingExecutive Producer
- Claudine SainderichinExecutive Producer
- Bob WeinsteinExecutive Producer
- John HooperDirector of Photography
- Alexandre DesplatOriginal Music Composer
- Isabelle DedieuEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- September 25, 1993
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Rated
- R
- Revenue
- $667
- Genres
- Drama, History, Thriller, Crime, Romance, Mystery
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