Hugo the Hippo
"Color, creatures, music, sound like you've never seen or heard before. It's the wildest trip ever animated. It's a treat for the whole family. It's… PHANTASMAGORICAL!"
Originally released in 1975. Hugo the Hippo is a animation/family film. directed by Bill Feigenbaum.
Starring Ferenc Bessenyei, László Márkus, and Tamás Major
Synopsis
The Sultan of Zanzibar has a harbor infested with sharks, which makes it impossible for ships to trade with him. In an attempt to fix the problem, he brings twelve hippos into the harbor to keep the sharks away. His idea works well enough, but once the hippos are no longer a novelty and the people no longer feed them, they begin to starve. After the hungry hippos rampage through the city looking for food, Aban-Khan, the king's adviser, slaughters all the hippos except one, a little hippo named Hugo.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
HU
Original language
Country
Hungary
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Directors
Top Cast
Ferenc Bessenyei
as Narrator (voice)
László Márkus
as Sultan (voice)
Tamás Major
as Aban-Khan (voice)
István Szatmári
as Royal Magician (voice)
Gábor Berkes
as Jorma (voice)
István Bujtor
as Jorma's Father (voice)
György Györffy
as Judge (voice)
Kati Kovács
as Singer (voice)
Erzsébet Kútvölgyi
as Singer (voice)
Péter Máté
as Singer (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HU
Production Companies
- Pannónia Filmstúdió
- Brut Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hugo the Hippo about?
The Sultan of Zanzibar has a harbor infested with sharks, which makes it impossible for ships to trade with him. In an attempt to fix the problem, he brings twelve hippos into the harbor to keep th...
Who directed Hugo the Hippo?
Hugo the Hippo was directed by Bill Feigenbaum.
How long is Hugo the Hippo?
Hugo the Hippo has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Hugo the Hippo released?
Hugo the Hippo was released on December 25, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hugo the Hippo?
The main cast of Hugo the Hippo includes Ferenc Bessenyei, László Márkus, Tamás Major, István Szatmári, Gábor Berkes.