The Hour of the Pig
Also known as The Advocate, Hour of the Pig
1993 film by Leslie Megahey
Film · TMDB
6.1In 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.
Released: 1993-09-25112 minDir: Leslie MegaheyDrama, History, Thriller, Crime, Romance, MysteryBox office: $667
Cast
- Colin Firth as Richard Courtois
- Ian Holm as Albertus
- Donald Pleasence as Pincheon
- Amina Annabi as Samira
- Nicol Williamson as Seigneur Jehan d'Auferre
- Michael Gough as Magistrate Boniface
Themes
- court case
- child murder