The Hour of the Pig
movie

The case is a dog. The defendant is a pig. And the law is an ass.
Released September 25, 1993
Overview
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.
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
Crew

Leslie Megahey
as
Director
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Sophie Baker
as
Still Photographer
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Tristam Cones
as
Clapper Loader
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Marc Falchier
as
Camera Operator
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Graham Hazard
as
Focus Puller
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Nigel Willoughby
as
Camera Operator
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Bernard Wuthrich
as
Steadicam Operator
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Laurie Shane
as
Gaffer
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Joyce Nettles
as
Casting
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Catherine Bruchon
as
Makeup Artist
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Daniel Phillips
as
Makeup Artist
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Jan Sewell
as
Makeup Artist