The Hippopotamus
Roger Allam plays Ted Wallace, a formerly respected poet, who now masquerades as a journalist, really only in it for the free drinks at events hes hired to cover. Often seen stumbling around, glass of whisky in hand, offering his opinions for free to anyone who dares listen, he is sacked from his job following an outburst at a stage production. But hes swiftly offered more work, as a blast from the past turns up in the form of Jane Swann (Emily Berrington) who explains that shes terminally ill. Elusive about her condition, and the job she requires of Ted, she simply sends him to Swafford Hall the abode of an old friend (Michael Logan) and the journalists godson David (Tommy Knight) with the promise of a miracle, which she wants him to investigate.
Year: 2017
Genre: Comedy
Country: UK
Director: John Jencks
Starring: Fiona Shaw, Matthew Modine, Tim McInnerny, Roger Allam
Duration: 89 Minutes
Rating: R16 - Offensive language, sex scenes and sexual references
6.4/10
Location in store: Comedy
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