The Advocate (1993)
The Hour of the Pig (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 52min
- Comedy, Crime
- 24 Aug 1994 (USA)
- Movie
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...
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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 Georges
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| Justin Chadwick | ... |
Gerard d'Auferre
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Jean-Pierre Stewart | ... |
Sheriff
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Emil Wolk | ... |
Print Seller
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Dave Atkins | ... |
Valliere
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François Lalande | ... |
Builder
(as Francois Lalande)
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| Vernon Dobtcheff | ... |
Apothecary
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| Sami Bouajila | ... |
Mahmoud
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Joanna Dunham | ... |
Lady Catherine d'Auferre
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Michael Cronin | ... |
Dark Stranger
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| Peter Hudson | ... |
Sheriff's Officer
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| Charles Dale | ... |
First Witness
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Gordon Langford Rowe | ... |
Second Witness
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Judy Pascoe | ... |
Travelling Player
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| Roy Evans | ... |
Travelling Player
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| Robert Putt | ... |
Travelling Player
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Ralph Nossek | ... |
Poiccard
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Melissa Wilkes | ... |
Young Girl
(as Melissa Wilks)
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David Larkin | ... |
Young Boy
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Patricia Saltopoulos | ... |
Peasant Woman
(as Patricia Psaltopoulos)
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Alain Blazquez | ... |
Cuckolded Man
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Isabelle Marcoz | ... |
Woman in Coach
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Marie-Pierre Cascales | ... |
Woman in Coach
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Jean-Jacques Charliot | ... |
Roger Landrier
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| Peter Pedrero | ... |
Serf 1 (uncredited)
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| Fred Wood | ... |
Torch bearer at Feast (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Leslie Megahey | ||
Written by
| Leslie Megahey | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Dave Edwards | ... | associate producer |
| Jean-Claude Fleury | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Claudine Sainderichin | ... | executive producer |
| David M. Thompson | ... | producer |
| Michael Wearing | ... | executive producer |
| Bob Weinstein | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Harvey Weinstein | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Alexandre Desplat | ||
Cinematography by
| John Hooper | ||
Editing by
| Isabelle Dedieu | ||
Editorial Department
| Jeremy Gibbs | ... | associate editor |
| Keith Mason | ... | second assistant film editor |
| Sarah Thomas | ... | first assistant editor |
Casting By
| Joyce Nettles | ||
Production Design by
| Bruce Macadie | ||
Art Direction by
| Jane Broomfield | ||
Costume Design by
| Anna Buruma | ||
Makeup Department
| Chantal Antoine | ... | makeup artist: France |
| Catherine Bruchon | ... | makeup artist: France |
| Daniel Phillips | ... | makeup artist (as Darren Philips) |
| Jan Sewell | ... | makeup designer |
| Vicky Voller | ... | makeup supervisor (as Victoria Voller) |
Production Management
| Jean-Claude Charrat | ... | production manager: France |
| Anne Greenhalgh | ... | post-production supervisor: Miramax Films |
| David Mason | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Pip Short | ... | first assistant director |
| Debbi Slater | ... | second assistant director |
| Lindsay Trenholme | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Danny Euston | ... | property master |
| Simon Fairclough | ... | props |
| Brian Hunt | ... | scenic artist |
| Jacques Mollon | ... | art director: France |
| Peter Nurse | ... | scenic artist |
| Laura Richardson | ... | production buyer |
| Jane Shepherd | ... | art director: UK |
| Steve 'Moose' Smith | ... | props daily |
Sound Department
| Julie Ankerson | ... | foley artist |
| Jean-Marie Blondel | ... | boom operator |
| Daniel Brisseau | ... | sound recordist |
| Gérard Chiron | ... | recording sound engineer |
| John Fewell | ... | foley artist |
| Chris Hainstock | ... | sound effects editor |
| Paul Hamblin | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Andy Kennedy | ... | digital sound effects |
| Louise Leonard | ... | assistant sound effects editor |
| Clive Pendry | ... | sound re-recording assistant |
| Tom Swanscott | ... | adr mixer / foley mixer |
| Philip Taylor | ... | sound |
| Joe Walker | ... | sound editor |
| Jon Whitson | ... | assistant dialogue editor |
| Stephen Young | ... | dialogue editor |
| Dan Edelstein | ... | supervising sound editor: US release (uncredited) |
| Steve Hancock | ... | sound camera operator (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Stuart Brisdon | ... | special effects |
| John Van Der Pool | ... | special effects technician |
Visual Effects by
| Cliff Culley | ... | opticals (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Wayne Docksey | ... | stunts |
| Pascal Guégan | ... | stunts |
| Jérôme Henry | ... | stunts (as Jerome Henry) |
| Mario Luraschi | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Pascal Madura | ... | stunts |
| Leslie Rain | ... | stunts (as Lesley Garanson) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Sophie Baker | ... | still photographer |
| Eddie Burt | ... | key grip |
| Andy Cole | ... | electrician |
| Tristam Cones | ... | clapper loader |
| Dave Cumming | ... | electrician |
| Hervé Denis | ... | electrician |
| Marc Falchier | ... | additional camera operator / camera operator |
| Graham Hazard | ... | focus puller |
| Robert Julian | ... | best boy electric |
| Pat Miller | ... | electrician |
| Jean-Philippe Pasquier | ... | additional grip |
| Laurie Shane | ... | gaffer |
| Nigel Willoughby | ... | camera operator |
| Bernard Wuthrich | ... | Steadicam operator: France |
Casting Department
| Pascale Badard | ... | extras casting: France |
| Cathy Bell | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| George Amet | ... | wardrobe assistant: France |
| Lyn Avery | ... | costume supervisor |
| Lydia Bernadi | ... | wardrobe assistant: France |
| Abigail Hicks | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Virginia Humphries | ... | wardrobe assistant: France |
| Franca Knight | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Ray Milhuison | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Florence Parcot | ... | wardrobe assistant: France |
Location Management
| Jean-Michel Ardoin | ... | location manager: France |
Music Department
| William Lyons | ... | historical advisor and arranger |
| John Timperley | ... | music recording engineer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Elinor Day | ... | script editor |
| Carol Gardner | ... | script supervisor |
| Jane Tranter | ... | script editor |
Additional Crew
| Wayne Docksey | ... | animal master / horse master |
| Jane Gibson | ... | choreographer |
| Rhian Llewellyn | ... | finance assistant |
| Jean-Pierre Morillon | ... | unit runner: France |
| Richard Morrison | ... | title designer |
| Jill Pack | ... | production executive |
| Maggie Phelan | ... | production accountant: Hour of the Pig Productions |
| Deborah Pope | ... | choreographer |
| Bridget Raban | ... | finance assistant |
| Véronique Sartre | ... | production assistant: France |
| John Smithson | ... | production consultant |
| Christophe Trahand | ... | unit runner: France |
| Sarah White | ... | production secretary |
Thanks
| Harvey Weinstein | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
- BBC Film
- CiBy 2000
- British Screen Finance Ltd. (with the participation of)
- European Co-production Fund (with the assistance of)
Distributors
- Mayfair Entertainment (1994) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Miramax (1994) (United States) (theatrical)
- CiBy 2000 (1996) (France) (theatrical)
- BBC Two (1995) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Curzon Film Distributors (1994) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Pidax Film (2021) (Germany) (DVD)
- Top Tape (Brazil) (VHS)
- Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF) (1996) (Germany) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- A'Cappella (casting: France)
- ARRI Lighting Rental (light equipment)
- Bell Lighting Ltd. (lighting equipment)
- Centre Européen Cinématographique Rhône-Alpes (thanks)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Freeway CAM B.V. (collection account management)
- Kodak (film stock)
- Media Film Services (Arriflex 535 camera and Zeiss Lenses)
- Plume Partners (titles)
- Publilux (lighting equipment)
- Rank Film Laboratories (color)
- Rollins Hudig Hall (insurance brokers)
- Studio Beaubourg (music recorded at)
- The Optical Partnership (opticals)
- Warner Bros. De Lane Lea (sound re-recording)
- Westbury Design & Optical Ltd. (opticals)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 |
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| Taglines | When murder is the motive, seduction is the last defense. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Based on genuine court proceedings against animals. See more » |
| Goofs | In the epilogue crawl, the character name Mathieu is spelled once correctly, and in a subsequent paragraph as Mathiew. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Natural Born Killers/Blankman/Fresh/Wagons East/The Advocate (1994). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Quant Voi en la Fin D'este See more » |
| Quotes |
[Richard is nude and embarrassed]
Maria: Don't worry, I have brothers. See more » |