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The Hour of the Pig

The case is a dog. The defendant is a pig. And the law is an ass.
Sep 25, 1993 · 1h 52m
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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.

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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
Directed by Leslie Megahey

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
$667
Production
BBC Film, CiBy 2000
Country
GB

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