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The Hour of the Pig

R19931h 52mLeslie Megahey

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"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
Court CaseChild MurderAnimal AttackDark ComedyGothicWitchcraftDark AgesFrench History

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What is The Hour of the Pig (1993) about?

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.

Who stars in The Hour of the Pig?

The Hour of the Pig stars Colin Firth (Richard Courtois), Ian Holm (Albertus), Donald Pleasence (Pincheon), Amina Annabi (Samira), Nicol Williamson (Seigneur Jehan d'Auferre). The film was directed by Leslie Megahey.

How long is The Hour of the Pig?

The Hour of the Pig has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1993. It is rated R.

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