Hugo the Hippo (1975)
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!
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.
Director: Bill Feigenbaum, József Gémes
Genre: Animation, Family, Adventure
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: December 25, 1975
Cast
- Ferenc Bessenyei - Narrator (voice)
- László Márkus - Sultan (voice)
- Tamás Major - Aban-Khan (voice)
- István Szatmári - Royal Magician (voice)
- Gábor Berkes - Jorma (voice)
- István Bujtor - Jorma's Father (voice)
- György Györffy - Judge (voice)
- Kati Kovács - Singer (voice)
- Erzsébet Kútvölgyi - Singer (voice)
- Péter Máté - Singer (voice)
Screenplay
- Bill Feigenbaum (Story Developer)
- Thomas Baum (Screenplay)
- Bob Larimer (Lyricist)
Music: Bert Keyes
Cinematography: Mária Neményi
Editing: Mária Kern, Magda Hap
Production: Pannónia Filmstúdió, Brut Productions
Country: Hungary, United States of America
Language: English, Magyar
Original Language: hu
Themes
Ocean and Sea Adventures
Keywords
hippopotamus, sultan, shark, zanzibar, animal slaughter
Trailer
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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 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.
- Who directed Hugo the Hippo?
- Hugo the Hippo was directed by Bill Feigenbaum, József Gémes.
- Who stars in Hugo the Hippo?
- Hugo the Hippo stars Ferenc Bessenyei, László Márkus, Tamás Major, István Szatmári, Gábor Berkes, István Bujtor.
- How long is Hugo the Hippo?
- Hugo the Hippo has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Hugo the Hippo?
- Hugo the Hippo is a Animation, Family, Adventure film.
- Where was Hugo the Hippo produced?
- Hugo the Hippo was produced in Hungary, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Hugo the Hippo?
- The themes of Hugo the Hippo include: Ocean and Sea Adventures.