

The Hippopotamus
2017-03-08 · 86 min · ★ 6.3
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 AllamTed Wallace
Matthew ModineMichael Logan
Tim McInnernyOliver Mills
Emily BerringtonJane Swann
Fiona ShawAnne Logan
Geraldine SomervilleRebecca Logan
Tommy KnightDavid Logan
John StandingPodmore
Sebastian CroftYoung David Logan
Daniel EghanNews reporter
Benedict TaylorChauffeur
Richard GloverNigel Ogden
Russell ToveyRupert Keynes
Dean RidgeSimon Logan
Deborah RockMourner
Paul BownRoddy
Thaila ZucchiMrs. Vance the Cook
Scott ChambersRoman Wallace
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