Drama ·History ·Thriller ·Crime ·Romance ·Mystery · United Kingdom · 1993 · 1h 52m

The Hour of the Pig

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Director
Leslie Megahey
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
Crew
John Hooper — Director of Photography Isabelle Dedieu — Editor Alexandre Desplat — Original Music Composer Leslie Megahey — Writer David M. Thompson — Producer Bruce Macadie — Production Design
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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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Mood & Themes
court casechild murderanimal attackdark comedygothicwitchcraftdark agesfrench history
Key Collaborators
Leslie Megahey Director John Hooper Director of Photography Isabelle Dedieu Editor Alexandre Desplat Original Music Composer Leslie Megahey Writer David M. Thompson Producer Bruce Macadie Production Design Anna Buruma Costume Design
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