I'm for the Hippopotamus (1979) movie poster

I'm for the Hippopotamus (1979)

Io sto con gli ippopotami
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 91%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 61% (RT: 61%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ActionAdventureComedy

Where to Watch

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Director
Italo Zingarelli
Runtime
1h 35m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
TMDB Rating
6.8/10 (513 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
61%
Cast
Terence Hill as Slim
Joe Bugner as Jack Ormond
May Dlamini as Mama Leone
Dawn JΓΌrgens as Stella
Ben Masinga as Jason
Les Marcowitz as Trixie
Sandy Nkomo as Stella's Father
Yes. 91% of real audiences liked it based on 513 votes. Critics scored it lower at 61%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Italo Zingarelli cited several classic action films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The initial cut of I'm for the Hippopotamus was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

I'm for the Hippopotamus is a 1979 action, adventure, comedy film directed by Italo Zingarelli. 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.

The film has been rated by 513 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, I'm for the Hippopotamus delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

I'm for the Hippopotamus (1979) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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