The Hour of the Pig (1994)

  • R
  • 08/24/1994 (US)
  • Drama, History, Thriller, Crime, Romance, Mystery
  • 1h 52m

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.

Leslie Megahey

Director, Writer

Cast

Colin Firth's headshot

Colin Firth

Richard Courtois
Ian Holm's headshot

Ian Holm

Albertus
Donald Pleasence's headshot

Donald Pleasence

Pincheon
Amina Annabi's headshot

Amina Annabi

Samira
Nicol Williamson's headshot

Nicol Williamson

Seigneur Jehan d'Auferre
Michael Gough's headshot

Michael Gough

Magistrate Boniface
Harriet Walter's headshot

Harriet Walter

Jeannine Martin
Jim Carter's headshot

Jim Carter

Mathieu

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