• 1994
  • R
  • 1h 52m
The Advocate

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. View more details

  • 1994
  • R
  • 1h 52m

The Advocate

Directed : Leslie Megahey

Written : Leslie Megahey

Stars : Colin Firth Ian Holm Donald Pleasence Amina Annabi

All cast & crew

6.6

Details

Genres : Comedy Mystery Crime Drama Romance

Release date : Jan 20, 1994

Countries of origin : United Kingdom France

Language : English

Filming locations : Ealing Studios, Ealing, London, England, UK

Production companies : BBC Film CiBy 2000 British Screen Finance Ltd.

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. View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy Mystery Crime Drama Romance

Release date : Jan 20, 1994

Countries of origin : United Kingdom France

Language : English

Filming locations : Ealing Studios, Ealing, London, England, UK

Production companies : BBC Film CiBy 2000 British Screen Finance Ltd.

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