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I'm for the Hippopotamus
Feature Film
6.8 / 10

I'm for the Hippopotamus

1979-11-30
95 mins
Action, Adventure, Comedy

Narrative Synopsis

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...

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Narrative DNA Intelligence

Pacing

High-Octane Dynamic

Complexity

7 / 10

Ending Impact

High Twist Index

Vibe Tone

Adrenaline-Charged

Narrative Assessment:

Calculated narrative telemetry highlights notable thematic precision within Action. With an established critical baseline of 6.8/10, the plot emphasizes high-octane dynamic pacing paired with an ending characterized by high twist index.

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Key Personnel & Cast

Terence Hill

Terence Hill

Slim

Bud Spencer

Bud Spencer

Tom

Joe Bugner

Joe Bugner

Jack Ormond

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May Dlamini

Mama Leone

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Dawn Jürgens

Stella

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Ben Masinga

Jason

Thematic Neighbours

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Built for high-tempo cinematic momentum, I'm for the Hippopotamus prioritizes visceral set pieces, dynamic physical choreography, and unrelenting pacing. Holding an audience consensus score of 6.8/10 over a 95 minutes runtime, it stands out as a compelling watch for enthusiasts of the genre.