Hugo the Hippo
1975, Hungarian. Directed by Bill Feigenbaum & József Gémes.
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!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hungarian
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- Bill FeigenbaumDirector
- József GémesDirector
- Ferenc BessenyeiNarrator (voice)
- László MárkusSultan (voice)
- Tamás MajorAban-Khan (voice)
- István SzatmáriRoyal Magician (voice)
- Gábor BerkesJorma (voice)
- István BujtorJorma's Father (voice)
- György GyörffyJudge (voice)
- Kati KovácsSinger (voice)
- Erzsébet KútvölgyiSinger (voice)
- Péter MátéSinger (voice)
Details
- Released
- 25 December 1975
- Original title
- Hugó, a víziló
- Country
- Hungary, United States of America
- Written by
- Thomas Baum
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Hugo the Hippo: quick answers
Is Hugo the Hippo worth watching?
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How long is Hugo the Hippo?
Hugo the Hippo runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Hugo the Hippo have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hugo the Hippo. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hugo the Hippo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hugo the Hippo is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Hugo the Hippo on?
Hugo the Hippo isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 December 1975. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hugo the Hippo?
If you liked Hugo the Hippo, try Khumba, Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted.
Who directed Hugo the Hippo?
Hugo the Hippo (1975) was directed by Bill Feigenbaum and József Gémes and stars Ferenc Bessenyei, László Márkus, Tamás Major.