Hannibal Brooks
“If Hannibal Did It...So Could Brooks!”
Synopsis
A POW in World War II is put to work in a Munich zoo, looking after an Asian elephant. The zoo is bombed by the Americans and the director of the zoo decides it is not safe for his Asian elephant Lucy to remain there. So he sends Brooks to safety with Lucy. They escape and go on the run in order to get to Switzerland.
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Hannibal Brooks (1969) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-21
Top Cast
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Oliver Reed
Brooks
Michael J. Pollard
Packy
Wolfgang Preiss
Col. von Haller
Karin Baal
Vronia
Helmuth Lohner
Willi
Peter Carsten
Kurt
Ralf Wolter
Dr. Mendel
Jürgen Draeger
Sami
Ernst Fritz Fürbringer
Kellerman
John Alderton
Bernard
Maria Brockerhoff
Anna
Til Kiwe
Von Haller's Sergeant
Ernst Fritz Fürbringer
Elephant Keeper Kellermann
Erik Jelde
Zoo Director Stern
Fred Haltiner
Josef
John Porter-Davison
Geordie
Terence Sewards
Twilight
James Donald
Padre
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Winner
- Screenplay & Story
- Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
- Original Score
- Francis Lai
- Original Title
- Hannibal Brooks
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Winner
Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, Michael Winner, Tom Wright
Francis Lai
Robert Paynter
Peter Austen-Hunt, Lionel Selwyn
Michael Winner
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Winner
Director
Dick Clement
Screenplay
Ian La Frenais
Screenplay
Peter Austen-Hunt
Editor
Lionel Selwyn
Editor
Robert Paynter
Director of Photography
John Stoll
Production Design
Francis Lai
Original Music Composer
Michael Winner
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hannibal Brooks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hannibal Brooks about?
A POW in World War II is put to work in a Munich zoo, looking after an Asian elephant. The zoo is bombed by the Americans and the director of the zoo decides it is not safe for his Asian elephant Lucy to remain there. So he sends Brooks to safety with Lucy. They escape and go on the run in order to get to Switzerland.
Who directed Hannibal Brooks?
Hannibal Brooks was directed by Michael Winner.
Who stars in Hannibal Brooks?
The principal cast of Hannibal Brooks includes Oliver Reed, Michael J. Pollard, Wolfgang Preiss, Karin Baal, Helmuth Lohner.
When was Hannibal Brooks released and how long is it?
Hannibal Brooks was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Hannibal Brooks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hannibal Brooks was composed by Francis Lai.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hannibal Brooks?
Hannibal Brooks holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).