The Hour of the Pig
The case is a dog. The defendant is a pig. And the law is an ass.
1993 · 1h 52m · R
Crime, Drama, History, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Directed by
Leslie Megahey
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.
Director and cast
- Leslie Megahey Director
- Colin Firth as Richard Courtois
- Ian Holm as Albertus
- Donald Pleasence as Pincheon
- Amina Annabi as Samira
- Nicol Williamson as Seigneur Jehan d'Auferre
- Michael Gough as Magistrate Boniface
- Harriet Walter as Jeannine Martin
- Jim Carter as Mathieu
- Lysette Anthony as Filette d'Auferre
- Sophie Dix as Maria
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