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The Hour of the Pig(1993)
Status: Released
Date: 1993-09-25
62%
34 Votes
Time: 1h 52m
The case is a dog. The defendant is a pig. And the law is an ass.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
Revenue: $667.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Hour of the Pig
Top 10 Billed 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
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