The Hour of the Pig

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

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.

1993

Drama·History·Thriller·Crime·Romance·Mystery

1h 52min

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Top Billed 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
Jean-Pierre Stewart
Sheriff
Emil Wolk
Print Seller
Dave Atkins
Valliere
François Lalande
Builder
Vernon Dobtcheff
Apothecary
Sami Bouajila
Mahmoud
Joanna Dunham
Lady Catherine d'Auferre

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