The Hour of the Pig (1993) - film review

Leslie Megahey

Crime / Drama / History

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The Hour of the Pig is a French-British crime film first released in 1993, directed by Leslie Megahey. The film stars Colin Firth, Ian Holm, Donald Pleasence, Amina Annabi and Nicol Williamson. It has also been released under the title: The Advocate. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Director: Leslie Megahey
Script: Leslie Megahey
Photo: John Hooper
Music: Alexandre Desplat
Cast: Colin Firth (Richard Courtois), Ian Holm (Albertus), Donald Pleasence (Pincheon), Amina Annabi (Samira), Nicol Williamson (Seigneur Jehan d’Auferre), Michael Gough (Magistrate Boniface), Harriet Walter (Jeannine Martin), Jim Carter (Mathieu), Lysette Anthony (Filette d’Auferre), Sophie Dix (Maria), Vincent Grass (Bailiff Labatier), Elizabeth Spriggs (Mme Langlois), Raoul Delfosse (Blind George), Justin Chadwick (Gerard d’Auferre), Jean-Pierre Stewart (Sheriff), Emil Wolk (Print Seller), Dave Atkins (Valliere), François Lalande (Builder), Vernon Dobtcheff (Apothecary), Sami Bouajila (Mahmoud), Joanna Dunham (Lady Catherine d’Auferre), Peter Hudson (Sheriff’s Officer), Ralph Nossek (Poiccard), Jean-Jacques Charliot (Roger Landrier)
Country: France / UK
Language: English
Runtime: 117 min
Aka: The Advocate

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