Movie poster: I'm for the Hippopotamus (1979)

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I'm for the Hippopotamus

1979 · 95 min Action Adventure Comedy

⭐ 6.8 / 10 · TMDB

In Africa, Slim and Tom don't like it when a German tyrant starts selling all of the African wildlife to Canadian zoos. Slim and Tom must teach this guy a lesson by beating the hell out of him and his gang.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title	Io sto con gli ippopotami
Year	1979
Country	Italy
Genre	Action, Adventure, Comedy
Director	Italo Zingarelli
Runtime	95 min.
Rating	TMDB: 6.8/10 (517 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is a comedy that knows its limits. Doesn't reach for grotesque when irony is enough, doesn't ask the audience to take things too seriously.

Worth watching for a good mood and a couple of genuinely funny moments. Doesn't promise depth — but doesn't pretend to have it either.

Good for watching with people who need to unwind after a long day. Not for those seeking depth.

Director: Italo Zingarelli

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Viewing atmosphere: With friends or a partner when you don't want anything complicated. Good mood guaranteed.

🎭 Cast

Terence Hill

Terence Hill

Slim

Bud Spencer

Bud Spencer

Tom

Joe Bugner

Joe Bugner

Jack Ormond

May Dlamini

Mama Leone

Dawn Jürgens

Stella

Ben Masinga

Jason

Les Marcowitz

Les Marcowitz

Trixie

Sandy Nkomo

Sandy Nkomo

Stella's Father

Malcolm Kirk

Malcolm Kirk

Ormond's Henchman

Johan Naude

Johan Naude

Ormond's Henchman

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