Leon the Pig Farmer

Leon the Pig Farmer
by Vadim Jean, Gary Sinyor

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Actor: Brian Glover, Connie Booth, David de Keyser, Janet Suzman, Mark Frankel
Director: Gary Sinyor, Vadim Jean
Edition: VHS Tape
Audio: English (Original Language), Analog
Format: Color, NTSC
Running Time: 102 minutes
Release Date: 1997-10-14
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Publisher: Fox Lorber
Studio: Fox Lorber

VHS Movie Reviews of Leon the Pig Farmer

Movie Review: WHY I'M BUYING THIS MOVIE FOR THE 3RD TIME
Summary: 5 Stars

I too think this is a wonderfu, funny, offbeat and weird movie that should be available on DVD. A great, friendly satire on some obvious Jewish stereotyes, and some not so obvious, which viewers who are not Jewish might miss. I'm buying this movie for the third time now. I keep loaning it to rabbi's who tell me how much they enjoyed the movie, but never give it back.

Movie Review: When Pigs Fly
Summary: 5 Stars

Well, perhaps you won't have to wait that long to see this gem of a British comedy from the late Nineties. Good thing, too, if you like this sort of thing: quirky, smart, fresh, and completely disarming. It seems to have come in rather below the radar of most film viewers in the U.S., and it's still (as of Sept. '03) available only on VHS in the States. Start lobbying now for a DVD viewable in America, 'cause you're going to want to own it, and you're going to want to show it to all your friends--all, that is, who might be in the mood for something offbeat and weird. (A Jewish-British quest romance, anyone?) But the film eludes simple categorization. It's hard to imagine how any casual flight of whimsy could have produced this particular, tender riff on the classic coming-of-age situation. Be forewarned, though, guys: it's a bad choice for a date movie.

Movie Review: Leon The Pig Farmer
Summary: 5 Stars

This was a strange movie, but I love it. It was very funny. And the reilgous jokes were not that bad. Mark Frankel did a great job. I love the whole part were he is at the bowling alley. When he got hit in the face by the ball, I never thought I was going to stop laughing. It was a great movie. Everyone should see it. I would buy it for a friend

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Rbecca Brown

Movie Review: A GREAT, GREAT MOVIE!
Summary: 5 Stars

A wonderful, funny, thoughtful movie with Jewish themes, concerning identity, family and love. Strongly recommended. I bought this movie several years ago after seeing it at the Palm Springs film festival. Also has a very good "jazz" sound tract.

Movie Review: A not-so-kosher romantic comedy
Summary: 5 Stars

If you have strong religious views better skip this one. If not, this is a hilarious little British gem done in the best Richard Lester tradition, with lots of talent and practically no money at all.. Wonderful performances all around (notably the late Mark Frankel) but Maryam D'Abo steals the show as the ultimate goy sex kitten from hell! Great fun!

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