The Hour of the Pig 1993

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: Leslie Megahey
Written by: Leslie Megahey
Release date: 1993-09-25
Runtime: 112 minutes
Tagline: The case is a dog. The defendant is a pig. And the law is an ass.
Cast:
Colin Firth
Colin Firth
Richard Courtois 
Ian Holm
Ian Holm
Albertus 
Donald Pleasence
Donald Pleasence
Pincheon 
Amina Annabi
Amina Annabi
Samira 
Nicol Williamson
Nicol Williamson
Seigneur Jehan d'Auferre 
Michael Gough
Michael Gough
Magistrate Boniface 
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Also known as:
  • L'heure du cochon
  • The Advocate