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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."

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.

Top 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

  • Harriet Walter

    Harriet Walter

    Jeannine Martin

  • Jim Carter

    Jim Carter

    Mathieu

  • Lysette Anthony

    Lysette Anthony

    Filette d'Auferre

Overview

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.

Rating

6.2 / 10
43 Reviews
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