I'm for the Hippopotamus (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1979, I'm for the Hippopotamus is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Italo Zingarelli, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. I'm for the Hippopotamus stars Terence Hill as Slim, Bud Spencer as Tom, Joe Bugner as Jack Ormond and May Dlamini as Mama Leone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, I'm for the Hippopotamus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I'm for the Hippopotamus page.
If you liked it. Fans of I'm for the Hippopotamus tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
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- Where can I watch I'm for the Hippopotamus (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I'm for the Hippopotamus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I'm for the Hippopotamus worth watching?
- I'm for the Hippopotamus holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I'm for the Hippopotamus?
- I'm for the Hippopotamus stars Terence Hill, Bud Spencer, Joe Bugner, May Dlamini and Dawn Jürgens.
- When was I'm for the Hippopotamus released?
- I'm for the Hippopotamus was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.