Leon the Pig Farmer (1992)

An irreverent comedy is set in motion when Leon Geller, a sensitive Jewish man from London, accidentally learns that his is the product of artificial insemination.

Directors:

Vadim Jean, Gary Sinyor

Writers:

Michael Normand, Gary Sinyor

Stars:

Mark Frankel, Janet Suzman, Brian Glover

5 wins.

Cast

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

Storyline

Leon, is an estate agent and a London Jew. Due to an artificial insemenation accident he discovers that his real father is a pig farmer. Rejected by his girlfriend he goes on a voyage of discovery to Yorkshire, to meet his biological father and half brother. Can he bring both families together?

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Plot Keywords:

jewish | pig farmer | yorkshire | biological father | farmer | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 February 1993 (UK)

Also Known As:

León

Filming Locations:

Clapham, North Yorkshire, England, UK

Box Office

Gross:

$65,222 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Leon the Pig Farmer Productions, Unapix Entertainment Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Two of the sound recordists working on the film donated their van as a prop. It was converted into a kosher delivery van, and mistaken for the real thing by some members of the public.

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Goofs

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.

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Connections

Referenced in The Making of 'Event Horizon' (2006)

User Reviews

My life, already

When even Woody Allen seems to have given up making overtly Jewish movies, Leon is a novelty. OK, some of the comedy borders on stereotype, but, I can tell you from experience, it's still true. The confusions of identity, culture, heritage etc are a ready source of sardonic wit. And it's not just a film for Jewish people either - anybody with experience of cultures centred around insane families will appreciate it. In my circle, Indians, Italians and the Irish seem to have a particular affinity. On a sadder note, the film features mark Frankel, whose untimely death was potentially a major loss to the Brit industry.