Hugo the Hippo (1975)
"Hugó, a víziló" (original title)

The Sultan of Zanzibar has a problem--his harbor is infested with sharks. To solve the problem, he brings in twelve hippos to keep the sharks away, and it works. But once the hippos are no ... See full summary »

Director:

Bill Feigenbaum

Writers:

Bill Feigenbaum (story), Thomas Baum (screenplay),

Stars:

Burl Ives, Robert Morley, Paul Lynde

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Burl Ives	...	Narrator (voice)
Robert Morley	...	Sultan (voice)
Paul Lynde	...	Aban-Khan (voice)
Jesse Emmett	...	Royal Magician (voice)
Ronnie Cox	...	Jorma (voice)
Percy Rodrigues	...	Jorma's Father (voice)
Len Maxwell	...	Judge (voice)
Marie Osmond	...	Vocalist
Jimmy Osmond	...	Vocalist
Don Marshall	...	Additional characters (voice)
Frank Welker	...	Special Vocal Effects (voice)
Nancy Wible	...	Special Vocal Effects (voice)
Jerry Hausner	...	Special Vocal Effects (voice)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Gábor Berkes	...	Jorma (Hungarian version) (voice) (as Gabi Berkes)
Ferenc Bessenyei	...	Narrator (Hungarian version) (voice)

Storyline

The Sultan of Zanzibar has a problem--his harbor is infested with sharks. To solve the problem, he brings in twelve hippos to keep the sharks away, and it works. But once the hippos are no longer needed, they become a nuisance and are massacred by Aban Khan--all but one little hippo named Hugo. What will become of the last of the Zanzibar hippos?

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Plot Keywords:

hippo | shark | zanzibar | box office flop | africa | 

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Taglines:

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!

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Genres:

Animation | Family | Drama

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Certificate:

G

Details

Country:

Hungary USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

January 1976 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hugo the Hippo

Company Credits

Production Co:

Brut Productions, Pannónia Filmstúdió

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Sing Song, Pass it Along"
Music and Lyrics by Bob Larimer (as Robert Larimer)
Performed by the Ken Williams Quartet

User Reviews

Perhaps the greatest film ever made!

Yes, I did call this a candidate for the greatest film ever made. Its a masterpiece of hippo films. A truly magical experience for everyone who takes part in it. Its about this hippo. This hippo named Hugo. He's the prince of the hippo's. He saves the day. Their are songs along the way and some great animation. It's gold, I tell you, GOLD!!!