Hannibal Brooks (1969)

Name: Hannibal Brooks
Genre: Comedy, War
Released: 1969
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Oliver Reed, Michael J. Pollard, Wolfgang Preiss, Karin Baal, Helmuth Lohner

1h 42m United Kingdom

Comedy War

Plot

During World War II, a prisoner of war, Brooks, finds himself caring for an Asian elephant named Lucy at a Munich zoo. When American forces bomb the area, the zoo's director realizes it's too dangerous for Lucy to stay. He entrusts Brooks with her safety, prompting a daring escape. Together, they embark on a perilous journey across war-torn landscapes, determined to reach the sanctuary of Switzerland. As they evade capture, their bond deepens, highlighting themes of survival and friendship amidst chaos.

Cast

Oliver Reed Michael J. Pollard Wolfgang Preiss Karin Baal Helmuth Lohner Peter Carsten Ralf Wolter Jürgen Draeger Ernst Fritz Fürbringer John Alderton Maria Brockerhoff Til Kiwe Ernst Fritz Fürbringer Erik Jelde Fred Haltiner