The Hour of the Pig
1993/09/25 • Released • English
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.
Director : Leslie Megahey
Casts
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
Justin Chadwick
Gerard d'Auferre
Emil Wolk
Print Seller
François Lalande
Builder
Vernon Dobtcheff
Apothecary
Sami Bouajila
Mahmoud
Joanna Dunham
Lady Catherine d'Auferre
Michael Cronin
Dark Stranger
Peter Hudson
Sheriff's Officer
Charles Dale
First Witness
Robert Putt
Travelling Player
Ralph Nossek
Poiccard
Alain Blazquez
Cuckolded Man
Peter Pedrero
Serf 1 (uncredited)
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