HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami
Sur la piste du Marsupilami
Synopsis
When reporter Dan Geraldo arrives in Palombia to hunt for a scoop, he never suspects that he is about to make an incredible discovery... With his resourceful local guide Pablito, D an has one surprise after another during a thrilling adventure that allows him to bring the world some spectacular news: the Marsupilami, a mythical and mischievous animal, really does exist! You too will believe in furry tails!
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Top Cast
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Alain Chabat
Dan Geraldo
Jamel Debbouze
Pablito Camaron
Fred Testot
Hermoso
Lambert Wilson
Général Pochero
Patrick Timsit
Caporal
Géraldine Nakache
Pétunia
Liya Kebede
Reine Paya
Aïssa Maïga
Clarisse Iris
Dalip Singh
Bolo (as The Great Khali)
Jacques Weber
Papa Dan
Jade Nuckcheddy
Cassandra
Erika Carlsson
Femme touriste
Carlos Macias Marquez
Gangster 2
Salah Benlemqawanssa
Performer Paya
Maria McClurg
Danseuse Paya
Céline Dion
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 3, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 3, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$50.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1x
+$100K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Chabat
- Screenplay & Story
- Alain Chabat, Jeremy Doner, André Franquin
- Original Score
- Bruno Coulais
- Original Title
- Sur la piste du Marsupilami
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $50M
- Worldwide Gross
- $50.1M
- Production Studios
- Pathé, SCOPE Pictures, TF1 Films Production, Chez Wam
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Chabat
Alain Chabat, Jeremy Doner, André Franquin
Bruno Coulais
Laurent Dailland
Maryline Monthieux
Amandine Billot, Alain Chabat, Geneviève Lemal, Christine Rouxel
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Chabat
Director
Alain Chabat
Writer
Jeremy Doner
Writer
Philippe Guégan
Stunt Coordinator
Gerardo Moreno
Stunt Coordinator
Bruno Coulais
Original Music Composer
Amandine Billot
Producer
Christine Rouxel
Producer
Laurent Dailland
Director of Photography
Maryline Monthieux
Editor
Olivier Raoux
Production Design
Olivier Bériot
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami
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What is HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami about?
When reporter Dan Geraldo arrives in Palombia to hunt for a scoop, he never suspects that he is about to make an incredible discovery... With his resourceful local guide Pablito, D an has one surprise after another during a thrilling adventure that allows him to bring the world some spectacular news: the Marsupilami, a mythical and mischievous animal, really does exist! You too will believe in furry tails!
Who directed HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami?
HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami was directed by Alain Chabat.
Who stars in HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami?
The principal cast of HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami includes Alain Chabat, Jamel Debbouze, Fred Testot, Lambert Wilson, Patrick Timsit.
When was HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami released and how long is it?
HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami?
HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $50.1M at the worldwide box office (1 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami?
The original motion picture soundtrack for HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami was composed by Bruno Coulais.
Is HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami based on a book or true story?
HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "André Franquin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami?
HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).