The Hour of the Pig (1993)

09/25/1993 (GB) • 1h 52m

Drama, History, Thriller, Crime, Romance, Mystery

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

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.

Top Billed Cast

Colin Firth

Richard Courtois

Ian Holm

Albertus

Nicol Williamson

Seigneur Jehan d'Auferre

Michael Gough

Magistrate Boniface

Harriet Walter

Jeannine Martin

Jim Carter

Mathieu

Lysette Anthony

Filette d'Auferre


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$667.00

Keywords

court case

child murder

animal attack

dark comedy

gothic

witchcraft

dark ages

french history

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