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The Advocate

starring: Colin Firth, Ian Holm, Donald Pleasence, Amina Annabi, Nicol Williamson
directed by: Leslie Megahey

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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0786936220254
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: Miramax
Manufacturer: Miramax
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Miramax
Region Code: 1
Release Date: July 01, 2003
Running Time: 102 minutes
Sales Rank: 20578
Studio: Miramax
Theatrical Release Date: August 24, 1994



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Description:
Screen favorites Colin Firth (WHAT A GIRL WANTS, BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY) and Ian Holm (THE LORD OF THE RINGS Trilogy, FROM HELL) star in THE ADVOCATE -- one of Hollywood's most controversial films in years and described by many as provocative, sexy, and fascinating. A courtroom thriller with a passionate edge, it's the story of a dynamic young lawyer (Firth) whose quest for the simple life leads him to a law position in a small rural town. What he finds instead is a disturbing case of murder, seduction, and corruption -- a case that reveals the mystery beneath the village's quiet facade. Yet as he searches for answers, he finds himself drawn into a web of intrigue and betrayal. Don't miss this sexy thriller -- a dark story about the many sides of truth, and passion's deadly price!

Amazon.com:
The Advocate is an intriguing medieval court drama set in the days when humans and animals were both known to contain the devil. Courtois, an educated lawyer (Colin Firth), leaves the big city to find peace in the countryside but finds murderous acts holding the small hamlet in fear. To the town folk, Courtois's intelligence is nearly as mysterious as witchcraft, which is all the talk of the day. Since we rarely see a movie set in this time period, it intrigues but doesn't teach beyond its initial premise: animals can go on trial. The film is supported by some wonderful character actors, including Ian Holm as a priest with very liberal views and Nicol Williamson as the unofficial king. Lots of naughtiness mostly played for laughs makes this the first thinking person's ribald classic. --Doug Thomas



Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - Pretentious and cliched
In the dark ages in France a young lawyer travels to a small village to be the Advocate, sort of like ... Read More


Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - no laughing please
The gritty story of a pig's search for justice, OK, maybe I'm being a little harsh. It is gritty, as in ... Read More


Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - unusual
I am a huge fan of Colin Firth...that is why I bought this DVD. I wasn't entirely thrilled with the plot ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Great movie - very funny
I got a shock when this arrived because the cover seemed to indicate that it was some sort of deviant sex ... Read More


Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Would I recommend? Hmmm...
This really is a quirky movie with a lot of humorous moments. It is unclean in the most literal sense-everyone ... Read More

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