The Advocate
(1993)
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The Advocate
(1993)
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| Colin Firth | ... |
Richard Courtois
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| Ian Holm | ... |
Albertus
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| Donald Pleasence | ... |
Pincheon
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Amina Annabi | ... |
Samira
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| Nicol Williamson | ... |
Seigneur Jehan d'Auferre
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| Michael Gough | ... |
Magistrate Boniface
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| Harriet Walter | ... |
Jeannine Martin
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| Jim Carter | ... |
Mathieu
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| Lysette Anthony | ... |
Filette d'Auferre
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| Sophie Dix | ... |
Maria
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| Vincent Grass | ... |
Bailiff Labatier
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Elizabeth Spriggs | ... |
Madame Langlois
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Raoul Delfosse | ... |
Blind George
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| Justin Chadwick | ... |
Gerard d'Auferre
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Jean-Pierre Stewart | ... |
Sheriff
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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. The pig has been arrested for the murder of a young boy. Written by Reid Gagle
I caught this movie after reading an interview in the Washington Post with the writer/director---I *love* movies where the strangest parts are all actually true. I'm very surprised it's not more popular (though it's interesting the video box never even mentions that it's set in Medieval France!). A hidden gem.