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.

Release Date

September 25, 1993

Status

Released

Original Title

The Hour of the Pig

Runtime

1h 52min

Budget

Revenue

$667

Language

English

Production Companies

BBC Film