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Leon the Pig Farmer (1992)

104 min  -  Comedy  -   26 February 1993 (UK)
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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
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mark Frankel Mark Frankel ...
Leon Geller
Janet Suzman Janet Suzman ...
Judith Geller
Brian Glover Brian Glover ...
Brian Chadwick
Connie Booth Connie Booth ...
Yvonne Chadwick
David de Keyser 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 Jean Anderson ...
Mrs. Samuels
John Woodvine John Woodvine ...
Vitelli
Annette Crosbie Annette Crosbie ...
Dr. Johnson
Stephen Greif ...
Doctor
Neil Mullarkey Neil Mullarkey ...
Waiter
Burt Kwouk Burt Kwouk ...
Art Collector
Sean Pertwee ...
Keith Chadwick
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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? Written by Matthew Stanfield <mattst@cogs.susx.ac.uk>  

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Jewish | Pig Farmer | Farmer | Yorkshire | Biological Father  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

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Box Office

Gross:

$65,222 (USA)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color
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Trivia

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. See more »

Goofs

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. See more »

Connections

Referenced in The Making of 'Event Horizon' (2006) See more »