Lovely Swine (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1973, Lovely Swine is a drama film directed by Jean Marboeuf, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Pierre used to be a top level football player but he quit. Now he is both a prestidigitator and a stool pigeon, benefiting from the protection of the chief inspector. In his dreams he is haunted by the horrors he saw (he took part in ?) during the Algerian War. Pierre lives with Marie, a young singer who performs at the same cabaret as him. Lately Marie has decided to start a career in the showbiz and Pierre is worried. Nothing alarming happens though, until a diabolical inspector, jealous of his superior, decides to manipulate Pierre. He also puts pressure on Poussin, Marie's pianist, and on Joseph, the night club's master of ceremony. What he wants is to compromise his superior and take his place. Will Pierre escape this ruthless trap?
Who’s in it. Lovely Swine stars Bulle Ogier as Marie, the singer, Claude Brasseur as Pierre, the illusionist, Jean Rochefort as The police inspector and Andréas Voutsinas as Poussin, the pianist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Lovely Swine has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lovely Swine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lovely Swine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lovely Swine (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lovely Swine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lovely Swine worth watching?
- Lovely Swine holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lovely Swine?
- Lovely Swine stars Bulle Ogier, Claude Brasseur, Jean Rochefort, Andréas Voutsinas and Pierre-Henri Deleau.
- When was Lovely Swine released?
- Lovely Swine was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.