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Leon the Pig Farmer (1993)
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26 February 1993 (UK) morePlot:
An irreverent comedy is set in motion when Leon Geller, a sensitive Jewish boy from London, accidentally learns that his is the product of artificial insemination. full summary | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
Shirtless Male Bondage | Female To Male Foot In Crotch | Satire | Dark Comedy | Crucifixion moreAwards:
5 wins moreUser Comments:
Jewish guilt moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Mark Frankel | ... | Leon Geller |
| Janet Suzman | ... | Judith Geller |
| Brian Glover | ... | Brian Chadwick |
| Connie Booth | ... | Yvonne Chadwick |
| David de Keyser | ... | Sidney Geller (as David De Keyser) |
| Maryam d'Abo | ... | Madeleine (as Maryam D'Abo) |
| Gina Bellman | ... | Lisa |
| Vincent Riotta | ... | Elliot Cohen (as Vincenzo Ricotta) |
| Jean Anderson | ... | Mrs. Samuels |
| John Woodvine | ... | Vitelli |
| Annette Crosbie | ... | Dr. Johnson |
| Stephen Greif | ... | Doctor |
| Neil Mullarkey | ... | Waiter |
| Burt Kwouk | ... | Art Collector |
| Sean Pertwee | ... | Keith Chadwick |
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Although the film was made for just £160,000, producer-directors Gary Sinyor and Vadim Jean found it virtually impossible to raise the money for the production. It was only that the entire cast and crew worked for nothing on deferred payment salary that they were able to make the film. moreGoofs:
Continuity: At the clinic, Sidney's address is given as 228 The Drive, Edgware. However, when we see the house later, it is clearly number 7. moreFAQ
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Jewish guilt is not a topic that I see portrayed much in movies, but "Leon the Pig Farmer" does a good job with it. Leon Geller (Mark Frankel) is a Jewish estate agent in London who one day discovers that he was the product of artificial insemination; his real father is a pig farmer. Going off to meet his "other" family, Leon has more than a few surprises! They did an interesting job here. True, non-Jews might not get all the jokes, but it's funny nonetheless. And I guess that we sometimes forget that there ARE Jews in England. Anyway, you might see if you can find this movie. You'll probably like it.
Oh, and by the way, that one character was played by Burt Kwouk (Kato from the "Pink Panther" movies).