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The Hippopotamus

2017-03-08 · 86 min · ★ 6.3

Comedy

Disgraced poet Ted Wallace is summoned to his friend's country manor to investigate a series of unexplained miracles.

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Directors
John Jencks
Production companies
Electric Shadow Company
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Roger AllamRoger AllamTed Wallace
Matthew ModineMatthew ModineMichael Logan
Tim McInnernyTim McInnernyOliver Mills
Emily BerringtonEmily BerringtonJane Swann
Fiona ShawFiona ShawAnne Logan
Geraldine SomervilleGeraldine SomervilleRebecca Logan
Tommy KnightTommy KnightDavid Logan
John StandingJohn StandingPodmore
Sebastian CroftSebastian CroftYoung David Logan
Daniel EghanDaniel EghanNews reporter
Benedict TaylorBenedict TaylorChauffeur
Richard GloverRichard GloverNigel Ogden
Russell ToveyRussell ToveyRupert Keynes
Dean RidgeDean RidgeSimon Logan
Deborah RockDeborah RockMourner
Paul BownPaul BownRoddy
Thaila ZucchiThaila ZucchiMrs. Vance the Cook
Scott ChambersScott ChambersRoman Wallace
Jo WheatleyTheatre goer
Emma CurtisEmma CurtisClara Richmonde

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