The Hour of the Pig
40 reviews
Drama/History
1h 52m
1993
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,...
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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.
- DirectorLeslie Megahey
- Release25 September 1993
- Genre
- Duration1h 52m
- Budget?
- Revenue$667
- Rate40 reviews
- Productions
BBC Film, CiBy 2000
Cast

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

Emil Wolk
Print Seller

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

Robert Putt
Travelling Player

Ralph Nossek
Poiccard

Alain Blazquez
Cuckolded Man

Peter Pedrero
Serf 1 (uncredited)
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