The read
Critics rate it 16 points higher than audiences do.
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes82%
Critics rate it 16 points higher than audiences do.
44 audience votes
Key crew
- Leslie MegaheyDirector
- Alexandre DesplatOriginal Music Composer
- Leslie MegaheyWriter
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
- Vincent GrassBailiff Labatier
- Elizabeth SpriggsMadame Langlois
Stills
Themes
court casechild murderanimal attackdark comedygothicwitchcraftdark agesfrench history