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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.
1993 | 112m | English

(2287 votes)

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Popularity: 3 (history)

Director: Leslie Megahey
Writer: Leslie Megahey
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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.
Release Date: Sep 25, 1993
Director: Leslie Megahey
Writer: Leslie Megahey
Genres: Drama, Romance, Crime, Mystery, Thriller, History
Keywords child murder, court case, animal attack, dark comedy, gothic, witchcraft, dark ages, french history
Production Companies CiBy 2000, BBC Film
Box Office Revenue: $667
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Aug 10, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
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
Lysette Anthony Filette d'Auferre
Sophie Dix Maria
Vincent Grass Bailiff Labatier
Elizabeth Spriggs Madame Langlois
Raoul Delfosse Blind Georges
Justin Chadwick Gerard d'Auferre
Jean-Pierre Stewart Sheriff
Emil Wolk Print Seller
Dave Atkins Valliere
François Lalande Builder
Vernon Dobtcheff Apothecary
Sami Bouajila Mahmoud
Joanna Dunham Lady Catherine d'Auferre
Michael Cronin Dark Stranger
Peter Hudson Sheriff's Officer
Charles Dale First Witness
Gordon Langford Rowe Second Witness
Judy Pascoe Travelling Player
Roy Evans Travelling Player
Robert Putt Travelling Player
Ralph Nossek Poiccard
Melissa Wilkes Young Girl (as Melissa Wilks)
David Larkin Young Boy
Patricia Saltopoulos Peasant Woman (as Patricia Psaltopoulos)
Alain Blazquez Cuckolded Man
Isabelle Marcoz Woman in Coach
Marie Pierre Cascales Woman in Coach
Jean-Jacques Charliot Roger Landrier
Peter Pedrero Serf 1 (uncredited)
Fred Wood Torch bearer at Feast (uncredited)
Name Job
Joe Walker Sound Editor
Isabelle Dedieu Editor
Bruce Macadie Production Design
Jane Broomfield Art Direction
Anna Buruma Costume Design
Sophie Baker Still Photographer
Tristam Cones Clapper Loader
Marc Falchier Camera Operator
Graham Hazard Focus Puller
Nigel Willoughby Camera Operator
Bernard Wuthrich Steadicam Operator
Laurie Shane Gaffer
Joyce Nettles Casting
Catherine Bruchon Makeup Artist
Daniel Phillips Makeup Artist
Jan Sewell Makeup Artist
Stephen Young Dialogue Editor
Julie Ankerson Foley Artist
Leslie Megahey Writer, Director
Alexandre Desplat Original Music Composer
John Hooper Director of Photography
Name Title
Jean-Claude Fleury Executive Producer
Claudine Sainderichin Executive Producer
Michael Wearing Executive Producer
David M. Thompson Producer
Dave Edwards Associate Producer
Bob Weinstein Executive Producer
Harvey Weinstein Executive Producer
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