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The Hour of the Pig (1993)

Movie ★ 6.2 112 min

Drama History Thriller Crime Romance Mystery

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.

Leslie Megahey Director Leslie Megahey Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 25, 1993
Runtime
112 min
Rating
R
Box office
$667
IMDb
tt0107146
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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 Sophie Dix Sophie Dix Maria Vincent Grass Vincent Grass Bailiff Labatier Elizabeth Spriggs Elizabeth Spriggs Madame Langlois Raoul Delfosse Raoul Delfosse Blind Georges Justin Chadwick Justin Chadwick Gerard d'Auferre Jean-Pierre Stewart Sheriff Emil Wolk Emil Wolk Print Seller Dave Atkins Valliere François Lalande François Lalande Builder

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Hour of the Pig about?
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.
Who directed The Hour of the Pig?
The Hour of the Pig was directed by Leslie Megahey.
Who stars in The Hour of the Pig?
The Hour of the Pig stars Colin Firth, Ian Holm, Donald Pleasence, Amina Annabi.
When was The Hour of the Pig released?
The Hour of the Pig is a 1993 drama, history, thriller, crime, romance, mystery film.
Where can I watch The Hour of the Pig?
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