The Hippopotamus

2017

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

Based on a novel by Stephen Fry. Fired from his job as a theatre critic, disgraced poet Ted Wallace jumps on the opportunity to lay low for a while at his friends’ country manor, Swafford Hall.

A series of unexplained miracle healings have recently occurred and Ted tracks down the perpetrator of the phenomena, horny teenager David Logan whose parents believe has healing hands.

Unaware that David is using some rather unorthodox methods, Lord and Lady Logan are set on sharing their son’s ‘gift’ with the world. Amongst a colourful party of fellow guests, Ted sets out to prove the miracles are a hoax and save a young man from a lifetime of embarrassment.

Genre

Comedy

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

Run Time

89 min

Status

Completed

Director

John Jencks

Producers

Jay Taylor
Alexa Selgman

Cast

Roger Allam
Matthew Modine
Fiona Shaw
Tim McInnerny

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