TMDb Rating
6.1/10
39 verified votes
The Hour of the Pig (1993)
DramaHistoryThrillerCrimeRomanceMystery
112 min
"The case is a dog. The defendant is a pig. And the law is an ass."
Plot Summary
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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Keywords to include
DramaHistoryThrillerCrimeRomanceMysteryLeslie MegaheyColin FirthIan Holm1993
Director
Leslie Megahey
Top Cast
Colin FirthIan HolmDonald PleasenceAmina AnnabiNicol Williamson
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