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The Hour of the Pig

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Plot

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.

Cast

Colin Firth as Richard Courtois
Colin Firth

as Richard Courtois

Ian Holm as Albertus
Ian Holm

as Albertus

Donald Pleasence as Pincheon
Donald Pleasence

as Pincheon

Amina Annabi as Samira
Amina Annabi

as Samira

Nicol Williamson as Seigneur Jehan d'Auferre
Nicol Williamson

as Seigneur Jehan d'Auferre

Michael Gough as Magistrate Boniface
Michael Gough

as Magistrate Boniface

Harriet Walter as Jeannine Martin
Harriet Walter

as Jeannine Martin

Jim Carter as Mathieu
Jim Carter

as Mathieu

Lysette Anthony as Filette d'Auferre
Lysette Anthony

as Filette d'Auferre

Sophie Dix as Maria
Sophie Dix

as Maria

Movie Facts

Rated

  • R

Status

  • Released

Release Date

  • September 25, 1993

Production Companies

  • BBC Film

  • CiBy 2000

Production Countries

  • United Kingdom

  • France

Spoken Language

  • English

Budget

  • $0.00

Revenue

  • $667.00

Runtime

  • 1.87 hrs

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