Quick Facts
DirectorLeslie Megahey
Runtime1h 52m · R
GenresCrime · Drama · History · Mystery · Romance · Thriller
Release1993-09-25
Film
The Hour of the Pig
1993· R· 1h 52m· Crime· Drama· History· Mystery· Romance· Thriller
“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.
1993-09-25
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorLeslie Megahey
WriterLeslie Megahey
ProducerDavid M. Thompson
Director of PhotographyJohn Hooper
Original Music ComposerAlexandre Desplat
EditorIsabelle Dedieu
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 28 crew)
Details
Released1993-09-25
Runtime1h 52m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosBBC Film · CiBy 2000
Box office$667
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited Kingdom · France
Rating6.1/10 · 42 votes
Original languageen
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