Hugo the Hippo
Hugó, a víziló
“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!”
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.
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Hugó, a víziló - Előzetes
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-10
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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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 9, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Feigenbaum, József Gémes
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Baum
- Original Score
- Bert Keyes
- Original Title
- Hugó, a víziló
- Country of Origin
- Hungary, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Pannónia Filmstúdió, Brut Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Feigenbaum, József Gémes
Thomas Baum, Bill Feigenbaum, Bob Larimer
Bert Keyes
Mária Neményi
Magda Hap, Sid Cooper, Mária Kern
George Barrie, Roger Moore, Robert Halmi Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Feigenbaum
Director
Thomas Baum
Screenplay
Magda Hap
Editor
Sid Cooper
Editor
Graham Percy
Production Design
Robert Halmi Sr.
Producer
Mária Kern
Editor
Mária Neményi
Director of Photography
József Gémes
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hugo the Hippo
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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?
The principal cast of Hugo the Hippo includes Ferenc Bessenyei, László Márkus, Tamás Major, István Szatmári, Gábor Berkes.
When was Hugo the Hippo released and how long is it?
Hugo the Hippo was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Hugo the Hippo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hugo the Hippo was composed by Bert Keyes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hugo the Hippo?
Hugo the Hippo holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).