The Hour of the Pig
1993 · Movie · 1h 52m · R
DramaHistoryThrillerCrimeRomanceMystery
"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.
Ratings
IMDb
6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
82%
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
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Themes
court casechild murderanimal attackdark comedygothicwitchcraftdark agesfrench history