Colin Firth
Richard Courtois
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The Hour of the Pig is a 1993 film by writer/director Leslie Megahey, produced by the BBC. The film stars Colin Firth, Ian Holm, Donald Pleasence, Nicol Williamson, Jim Carter and Amina Annabi. It was released in the United States as The Advocate.
- Leslie Megahey
- Alexandre Desplat
Aug 24, 1994 · Cast & crew. User reviews. Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. The Advocate. Original title: The Hour of the Pig. 1993. R. 1h 42m. IMDb RATING. 6.6 /10. 2.2K. YOUR RATING. Rate. Play trailer 2:06. 1 Video. 27 Photos. Crime Drama Mystery. In medieval France, young lawyer Richard Courtois leaves Paris for the simpler life in the country.
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- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Leslie Megahey
- 1994-08-24
Aug 24, 1994 · 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.
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The film stars Colin Firth, Ian Holm, Donald Pleasence, Nicol Williamson, Jim Carter and Amina Annabi. It was released in the United States as The Advocate. The film is usually categorised as a drama, although it could also be classified as a mystery or a black comedy.
Cast. Crew. Details. Genres. Releases. Colin Firth Ian Holm Donald Pleasence Amina Annabi Nicol Williamson Michael Gough Harriet Walter Jim Carter Lysette Anthony Sophie Dix Dave Atkins Elizabeth Spriggs Melissa Wilkes Justin Chadwick Charles Dale. 112 mins More at IMDb TMDb. Sign in to log, rate or review. Share. Ratings. 3.3. ★.
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