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The Hour of the Pig (1994)

Movie"The case is a dog. The defendant is a pig. And the law is an ass."
Audience Score
62
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R 1 hr 52 minAug 24th, 1994Mystery, History, Thriller, Drama, Crime, Romance
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.
StarringColin FirthIan HolmDonald Pleasence
DirectorLeslie Megahey
WriterLeslie Megahey

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:August 24th, 1994
On DVD & Blu-ray:July 1st, 2003 - Buy DVD
Movie Box Office Gross:$667 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Jean-Claude Fleury, Harvey Weinstein, Michael Wearing, Claudine Sainderichin, Bob Weinstein
Production Companies:BBC Film
Movie Tags:
dark comedywitchcraftgothicanimal attackcourt casechild murderfrench historydark ages