When Pigs Fly
“Marty was a haunted man… until he met two ghosts.”
Synopsis
The ghosts of a middle-aged woman and a precocious little girl help an unwed jazz musician and a bar dancer reverse their bad fortune.
Top Cast
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Alfred Molina
Marty
Marianne Faithfull
Lilly
Rachael Bella
Ruthie
Maggie O'Neill
Sheila
Seymour Cassel
Frank
Freddie Brooks
Stretch
Matyelok Gibbs
Mrs. Cleary
Carl Dennie
Tony
Ruth Sheen
Marge
George Lannan
Police Chief
Gil Peleg
Teenager #1
Matt Dahms
Teenager #2
Barry Stevenson
Drunk
Pim Tjujerman
Postman
Megan Follows
Kathleen
Christopher Porter
Steve Mayerosh
Bob Brady
Drinker
Dolphy
Tarzan
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 26, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sara Driver
- Screenplay & Story
- Ray Dobbins
- Original Score
- Joe Strummer
- Original Title
- When Pigs Fly
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Sultan Driver Films Inc., Allarts, Capitol Films, Pandora Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sara Driver
Ray Dobbins, Sara Driver
Joe Strummer
Robby Müller
Jay Rabinowitz
Kees Kasander, Denis Wigman, Jim Jarmusch
Department Leadership Roster
Sara Driver
Director
Ray Dobbins
Screenplay
Robby Müller
Director of Photography
Jay Rabinowitz
Editor
Kees Kasander
Producer
Jocelyne Beaudoin
Production Design
Kathleen Mobley
Costume Design
Joe Strummer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for When Pigs Fly.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When Pigs Fly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When Pigs Fly about?
The ghosts of a middle-aged woman and a precocious little girl help an unwed jazz musician and a bar dancer reverse their bad fortune.
Who directed When Pigs Fly?
When Pigs Fly was directed by Sara Driver.
Who stars in When Pigs Fly?
The principal cast of When Pigs Fly includes Alfred Molina, Marianne Faithfull, Rachael Bella, Maggie O'Neill, Seymour Cassel.
When was When Pigs Fly released and how long is it?
When Pigs Fly was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for When Pigs Fly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When Pigs Fly was composed by Joe Strummer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When Pigs Fly?
When Pigs Fly holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).