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