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HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami (2012): Cast & Box Office

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HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami is a 2012 family comedy starring Alain Chabat as Dan Geraldo, Liya Kebede and Maria McClurg. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $50.1 million worldwide.

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HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genres
Family , Adventure , Comedy
Original language
French
Studio
Pathé
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami About?

The premise of HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Reporter Dan Geraldo travels to the remote country of Palombia in search of a sensational story. Accompanied by the clever local guide Pablito, he unexpectedly uncovers an extraordinary secret: the Marsupilami, a legendary and playful creature, is real. Their thrilling adventure reveals the existence of this extraordinary animal and delivers spectacular news to the world.

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Cast & crew

HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami Cast & Characters

Alain Chabat leads the cast as Dan Geraldo, with Liya Kebede as Reine Paya and Maria McClurg as Danseuse Paya.

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Plot

HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami Plot Summary

What happens in HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Dan Geraldo, a determined reporter on the hunt for a great story, finds himself in the intriguing town of Chiquito, located in the vibrant land of Palombia. Initially, he believes his biggest scoop will be nothing more than an interview with the indigenous Paya tribes. However, his journey takes a curious turn when he teams up with the quirky and down-on-his-luck veterinarian and tour guide, Pablito Camaron, who is often ridiculed by his own children for his wild tales. The pair soon learn about the captivating legend of the Marsupilami, a rare and mythical creature said to dwell within the lush Palombian rainforest.

Full summary

The whole story of HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami, scene by scene

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Box office

HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami Box Office

HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami grossed $50.1 million worldwide.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$50.1M

International
$50.1M
Videos

HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami Trailers & Videos

The trailer of HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami.

Houba ! On the trail of the Marsupilami / Sur la piste du Marsupilami (2012) - Trailer
Quiz

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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “En busca de un Marsupilami” and “追踪长尾豹马修”.

Also known as
  • En busca de un Marsupilami
  • 追踪长尾豹马修
  • Auf den Spuren des Marsupilami - Der Dschungel ruft!
  • Auf den Spuren des Marsupilami
  • Джунгли зовут! В поисках Марсупилами
  • Marsupilami nyomában
  • Po stopách Marsupilamiho
  • Na tropie Marsupilami
  • En busca de Marsupilami
  • In het Spoor van de Marsupilami
  • Na Pista do Marsupilami
  • Her kommer Spirillen
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  • Хуба – По следите на Марсупилами
  • Джунглі кличуть! У пошуках Марсупіламі
  • Uzun Kuyruk
  • Na Trilha do Marsupilami
  • A la recerca d’en Marsupilami
  • Theo Dấu Chân Marsupilami
  • Houba! Στα Ίχνη του Μαρσουπιλαμί

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HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami, each answered in a sentence.

How long is HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami?

HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami released?

HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami was released on April 3, 2012.

Who is in the cast of HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami?

HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami stars Alain Chabat as Dan Geraldo, Liya Kebede as Reine Paya and Maria McClurg as Danseuse Paya, among 16 credited actors.

How much did HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami make at the box office?

HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami grossed $50.1 million worldwide.

Does HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami have a post-credit scene?

No. HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami in?

The original language of HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami is French.

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