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The Advocate (1993)

The Hour of the Pig (original title)
R | | Crime , Drama , History | 24 August 1994 (USA)
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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 ... See full summary »

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Leslie Megahey

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Leslie Megahey

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Colin Firth, Amina Annabi, Jim Carter | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Colin Firth ... Richard Courtois
Ian Holm ... Albertus
Donald Pleasence ... Pincheon
Amina Annabi ... Samira
Nicol Williamson ... Seigneur Jehan d'Auferre
Michael Gough ... Magistrate Boniface
Harriet Walter ... Jeannine Martin
Jim Carter ... Mathieu
Lysette Anthony ... Filette d'Auferre
Sophie Dix ... Maria
Vincent Grass ... Bailiff Labatier
Elizabeth Spriggs ... Madame Langlois
Raoul Delfosse Raoul Delfosse ... Blind George
Justin Chadwick ... Gerard d'Auferre
Jean-Pierre Stewart Jean-Pierre Stewart ... Sheriff
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Storyline

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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big breasts | breast | 15th century | france | trial | See All (38) »

Taglines:

When murder is the motive, seduction is the last defense.

Genres:

Crime | Drama | History | Mystery

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for elements of strong sexuality | See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

France | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 August 1994 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

The Advocate See more »

Filming Locations:

Ealing Studios, Ealing, London, England, UK See more »
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Box Office

Gross USA:

$667,078
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Company Credits

Production Co:

BBC Films,CiBy 2000,British Screen Finance Ltd. See more »
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Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color (Rankcolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The dream sequence is based on an Hieronymous Bosch painting. See more »

Goofs

In the epilogue crawl, the character name Mathieu is spelled once correctly, and in a subsequent paragraph as Mathiew. See more »

Quotes

Richard Courtois: I'm looking forward to locking swords with you.
[Pincheon just ignores him]
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Alternate Versions

Originally rated NC-17 in the U.S., some sexually explicit material was cut to be re-rated R. See more »

Connections

Featured in Screen Two: The Hour of the Pig (1995) See more »

Soundtracks

Quant Voi en la Fin D'este
Written by Perrin D'Agincourt
Performed by the St. George's Canzona
Counter-tenor, Derek Harrison
Arranged by John Sothcott
Courtesy of CRD Records
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Fresh, Well-Researched, Imaginative
5 October 2000 | by oakenguy – See all my reviews

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.
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