CinemaOSMovie · 1993 · 1h 52m · R
The Hour of the Pig

The case is a dog. The defendant is a pig. And the law is an ass.

62%(44)IMDbDramaHistoryThrillerCrimeRomanceMystery

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 byLeslie Megahey

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
EN
Released
September 25, 1993
Revenue
$667
Studios
BBC FilmCiBy 2000

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The Advocate Trailer (1993) - 35mm - Flat - Stereo - UHD

The Advocate Trailer (1993) - 35mm - Flat - Stereo - UHD

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Harriet Walter

Harriet Walter

Jeannine Martin

Jim Carter

Jim Carter

Mathieu

Lysette Anthony

Lysette Anthony

Filette d'Auferre

Sophie Dix

Sophie Dix

Maria

Creative team
Directed by
Leslie Megahey
Leslie Megahey
Written by
Leslie Megahey
Leslie Megahey
Produced by
David M. Thompson
David M. Thompson

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