The Hour of The Pig

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Black comedy about 15th-century Paris lawyer Richard Courtois (Firth) who decides to apply his trade in the country, only to find things stranger than he can imagine. His first case turns out to be defending a pig that's accused of murdering a child. The pig is owned by the beautiful gypsy Samira (Annabi), who, the idealistic lawyer finds himself falling in love (or lust) with. A Gothic tale with religion, superstition, power struggles, and ignorance as a backdrop.

6.6 112 min

Type:

Movie

Country:

United Kingdom

Genre:

Drama, History, Thriller, Crime, Romance, Comedy, Mystery

Release:

1993-09-25

Year:

1993

Director:

David M. Thompson

Production:

CiBy 2000, BBC Film

Cast:

Colin Firth, Ian Holm, Donald Pleasence, Amina Annabi, Nicol Williamson, Michael Gough, Harriet Walter, Jim Carter, Lysette Anthony, Sophie Dix

The Hour of The Pig

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