The Hour of the Pig
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “The case is a dog. The defendant is a pig. And the law is an ass.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, History, Thriller, Crime, Romance, Mystery
- Director
- Leslie Megahey
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Colin FirthRichard Courtois
Ian HolmAlbertus
Donald PleasencePincheon
Amina AnnabiSamira
Nicol WilliamsonSeigneur Jehan d'Auferre
Michael GoughMagistrate Boniface
Harriet WalterJeannine Martin
Jim CarterMathieu
Lysette AnthonyFilette d'Auferre
Sophie DixMaria🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hour of the Pig about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Hour of the Pig?
- The Hour of the Pig was directed by Leslie Megahey.
- When was The Hour of the Pig released?
- The Hour of the Pig was released on September 25, 1993.
- How long is The Hour of the Pig?
- The Hour of the Pig has a runtime of 1h 52m.
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