Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Blind Georges

Justin Chadwick

Gerard d'Auferre

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Jean-Pierre Stewart

Sheriff

Emil Wolk

Print Seller

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Dave Atkins

Valliere

François Lalande

Builder

Vernon Dobtcheff

Apothecary

Sami Bouajila

Mahmoud

Joanna Dunham

Lady Catherine d'Auferre

Michael Cronin

Dark Stranger

Peter Hudson

Sheriff's Officer

Charles Dale

First Witness

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