

The Hour of the Pig
The case is a dog. The defendant is a pig. And the law is an ass.
Drama
History
Thriller
Crime
Romance
Mystery
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1993-09-25
Runtime:
1h 52m
Director:
Leslie Megahey
Writer:
Leslie Megahey
Top 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
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