Hello Elephant
Originally released in 1952. Hello Elephant is a comedy film. directed by Gianni Franciolini. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vittorio De Sica, María Mercader, and Nando Bruno
Synopsis
Vittorio De Sica is a teacher struggling to take care of his family and always dreaming that Parliament will increase the salaries for teachers and life will become easier for his wife, Maria Mereander, and kids. An Indian prince (Sabu) visits Italy, is assisted by the teacher and gives De Sica a baby elephant as a reward. This upsets the landlord, Nando Bruno, the other tenants, and the neighborhood. He takes the elephant away but, like Lassie, it comes home.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 23, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Dear Film
- Rizzoli Film
- Produzioni De Sica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hello Elephant about?
Vittorio De Sica is a teacher struggling to take care of his family and always dreaming that Parliament will increase the salaries for teachers and life will become easier for his wife, Maria Merea...
Who directed Hello Elephant?
Hello Elephant was directed by Gianni Franciolini.
How long is Hello Elephant?
Hello Elephant has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Hello Elephant released?
Hello Elephant was released on February 23, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hello Elephant?
The main cast of Hello Elephant includes Vittorio De Sica, María Mercader, Nando Bruno, Sabu, Gisella Sofio.