The term 'Talking-Pig Film' refers to the 1995 movie BABE, a family comedy-drama about a pig who learns to herd sheep. The film was based on the 1983 novel The Sheep-Pig by Dick King-Smith and was directed by Chris Noonan. It starred James Cromwell as Farmer Hoggett and Christine Cavanaugh as the voice of BABE. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning seven Academy Award nominations and winning the award for Best Visual Effects.