The Hour of the Pig (1993)
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.
Director: Leslie Megahey
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller, Crime, Romance, Mystery
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: September 25, 1993
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
Screenplay
Music: Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography: John Hooper
Editing: Isabelle Dedieu
Production: BBC Film, CiBy 2000
Country: United Kingdom, France
Language: English
Box Office: $667
Original Language: en
Themes
Courtroom Drama
Keywords
court case, child murder, animal attack, dark comedy, gothic, witchcraft, dark ages, french history
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hour of the Pig 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 directed The Hour of the Pig?
- The Hour of the Pig was directed by Leslie Megahey.
- Who stars in The Hour of the Pig?
- The Hour of the Pig stars Colin Firth, Ian Holm, Donald Pleasence, Amina Annabi, Nicol Williamson, Michael Gough.
- How long is The Hour of the Pig?
- The Hour of the Pig has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is The Hour of the Pig?
- The Hour of the Pig is a Drama, History, Thriller, Crime, Romance, Mystery film.
- How much did The Hour of the Pig gross?
- The Hour of the Pig grossed $667 worldwide.
- Where was The Hour of the Pig produced?
- The Hour of the Pig was produced in United Kingdom, France.
- What are the themes of The Hour of the Pig?
- The themes of The Hour of the Pig include: Courtroom Drama.