Hello Elephant (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1952, Hello Elephant is a comedy film directed by Gianni Franciolini, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Hello Elephant stars Vittorio De Sica as Carlo Caretti, María Mercader as Mario Caretti, Nando Bruno as signor Venturi and Sabu as Sultan of Nagore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Hello Elephant has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hello Elephant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hello Elephant tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hello Elephant (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hello Elephant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hello Elephant worth watching?
- Hello Elephant holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hello Elephant?
- Hello Elephant stars Vittorio De Sica, María Mercader, Nando Bruno, Sabu and Gisella Sofio.
- When was Hello Elephant released?
- Hello Elephant was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.