The Hour of the Pig(1993)
The case is a dog. The defendant is a pig. And the law is an ass.
The Hour of the Pig Synopsis
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.
The Hour of the Pig (1993) is a drama, history, thriller, crime, romance and mystery film directed by Leslie Megahey, released on September 25, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Colin Firth, Ian Holm, Donald Pleasence and Amina Annabi. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
- Director:
- Leslie Megahey
- Writers:
- Leslie Megahey
- Producers:
- David M. Thompson
- Cinematographer:
- John Hooper
- Composer:
- Alexandre Desplat
- Production:
- BBC Film, CiBy 2000
- Revenue:
- $667
- Status:
- Released
The Hour of the Pig (1993) Trailer
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The Hour of the Pig Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Vincent Grass
as Bailiff Labatier
Elizabeth Spriggs
as Madame Langlois
Key crew
Directed by Leslie Megahey, written by Leslie Megahey, produced by David M. Thompson.
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The Hour of the Pig Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 44 ratings.
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The Hour of the Pig – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hour of the Pig online?
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The Hour of the Pig (1993) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Hour of the Pig?
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The main cast of The Hour of the Pig (1993) includes Colin Firth, Ian Holm, Donald Pleasence, Amina Annabi and Nicol Williamson. The film was directed by Leslie Megahey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hour of the Pig released?
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The Hour of the Pig was released on September 25, 1993 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Hour of the Pig worth watching?
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The Hour of the Pig (1993) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hour of the Pig?
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Yes. The official The Hour of the Pig trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.