Mr. Forbush and the Penguins (1971)

Life for Richard Forbush, brilliant biology student and conceited philanderer, is one long round of eat, drink and be merry. But his decision to accept a six-month research post in the Antarctic, making the first detailed study of a penguin colony, changes all that... Living in Shackleton’s derelict hut, Forbush is alone at the frozen edge of the world, his only links to civilisation a two-way radio and letters to his elusive, would-be girlfriend, Tara, in London. Through an often ferocious winter in the company of the penguins, he grows increasingly attached to his hardy, endearing subjects – learning profound lessons in endurance and humility.

Directing:
  • Alfred Viola
  • Roy Boulting
  • Arne Sucksdorff

Writing:
  • Anthony Shaffer
  • Graham Billing

Stars:
Release Date: 1971-07-29
themoviedb icon 5.5/10
  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 101

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John Hurt
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Hayley Mills
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Tara St. John Luke
Dudley Sutton
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Starshot
Tony Britton
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George Dewport
Thorley Walters
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Mr. Forbush Sr.
Judy Campbell
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Joss Ackland
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Avril Angers
Avril Angers
Fanny
Cyril Luckham
Cyril Luckham
Tringham
Sally Geeson
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Jackie
Brian Oulton
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Food Store Assistant
Salmaan Peerzada
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Ahaz Khan
Marianne Stone
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Policewoman
Judy Campbell Exner
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Mrs. Forbush
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