The Hour of the Pig

The Hour of the Pig
1993
★★★☆☆ 6.1/10
⏱️ 112 min
📅 Released
🌐 EN
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.

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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

Crew

Director
Leslie Megahey
Writer
Leslie Megahey
Producer
Jean-Claude Fleury, Harvey Weinstein, David M. Thompson

Production

BBC Film, CiBy 2000

Keywords

court casechild murderanimal attackdark comedygothicwitchcraftdark agesfrench history