
The Hour of the Pig
The case is a dog. The defendant is a pig. And the law is an ass.
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.
DramaHistoryThrillerCrimeRomanceMystery
The Hour of the Pig
Rating
6.3/10
Release Date
1993-09-25
Runtime
112 minutes
Status
Released
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
Videos
Production Companies

BBC Film

CiBy 2000