ShowBiz
menu
ShowBiz
Io sto con gli ippopotami
I'm for the Hippopotamus

1979

I'm for the Hippopotamus

In 1950, in Africa. Tom organizes safaris for tourists, secretly equipping them with guns loaded with blanks. When Slim, Tom’s cousin—a sly slacker and staunch environmentalist—arrives, the two men come into conflict with Jack Ormond, a local animal trafficker. A doctor, a friend of the duo, denounces Mr. Ormond’s exploitation of animals in a newspaper, prompting Ormond to send his henchmen to destroy the clinic where the good doctor practices. But at the medical facility, Ormond’s henchmen find Tom and Slim waiting for them, and in the blink of an eye, the two cousins wipe out these thugs in a brawl. Ormond then tries to bribe the two cousins, and when that fails, has them imprisoned for a theft they never committed. After escaping from prison, the two men rush toward Ormond’s ship, beating the merchant’s men to a pulp...

Watch the trailer

1hr 35mins

Action, Adventure, Comedy

November 30, 1979

6.8

IMDb

Language

French

Status

Released

Title:

I'm for the Hippopotamus

Overview:

In 1950, in Africa. Tom organizes safaris for tourists, secretly equipping them with guns loaded with blanks. When Slim, Tom’s cousin—a sly slacker and staunch environmentalist—arrives, the two men come into conflict with Jack Ormond, a local animal trafficker. A doctor, a friend of the duo, denounces Mr. Ormond’s exploitation of animals in a newspaper, prompting Ormond to send his henchmen to destroy the clinic where the good doctor practices. But at the medical facility, Ormond’s henchmen find Tom and Slim waiting for them, and in the blink of an eye, the two cousins wipe out these thugs in a brawl. Ormond then tries to bribe the two cousins, and when that fails, has them imprisoned for a theft they never committed. After escaping from prison, the two men rush toward Ormond’s ship, beating the merchant’s men to a pulp...

Genres:

Action, Adventure, Comedy

Languages:

French, Italian

Runtime:

1hr 35mins

Country Origin:

IT

Tagline:

N/A

Comments

No comments yet

Related Titles

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Dreamworks: Holiday Classics
Dreamworks: Holiday Classics

Animation, Family, Comedy

Roar
Roar

Adventure, Comedy, Horror, Thriller

Endangered Species
Endangered Species

Thriller, Action, Adventure

Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale
Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale

Animation, Comedy, Family

Sheena
Sheena

Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Black Panther
Black Panther

Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Flatfoot in Africa
Flatfoot in Africa

Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama

The Sheltering Sky
The Sheltering Sky

Drama, Adventure

Cats Run
Cats Run

Animation, Comedy

A Far Off Place
A Far Off Place

Adventure, Drama

Evan Almighty
Evan Almighty

Fantasy, Comedy, Family

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Stay in the loop with ShowBiz, your ultimate movie app! Discover the latest blockbusters, timeless classics, and hidden gems tailored to your taste. Get insider news, exclusive updates, and personalized recommendations delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to the ShowBiz newsletter today and never miss a moment of movie magic! 🎥🍿

ShowBiz Studio

123 Maplewood Lane

Sunnyvale

CA 94086

ShowBiz Studio © 2026

All rights reserved