The Hour of the Pig

The Hour of the Pig (The case is a dog. The defendant is a pig. And the law is an ass.)

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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Colin Firth

As Richard Courtois

Ian Holm

As Albertus

Donald Pleasence

As Pincheon

Amina Annabi

As Samira

Nicol Williamson

As Seigneur Jehan d'Auferre

Michael Gough

As Magistrate Boniface

Harriet Walter

As Jeannine Martin

Jim Carter

As Mathieu

Lysette Anthony

As Filette d'Auferre

Sophie Dix

As Maria

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