Mr. Forbush and the Penguins (1971)

  • NR
  • 07/29/1971 (GB)
  • Adventure
  • 1h 41m

Overview

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.

Arne Sucksdorff

Director

Roy Boulting

Director

Alfred Viola

Director

Anthony Shaffer

Screenplay

Graham Billing

Novel

Cast

John Hurt's headshot

John Hurt

Richard Forbush
Hayley Mills's headshot

Hayley Mills

Tara St. John Luke
Dudley Sutton's headshot

Dudley Sutton

Starshot
Tony Britton's headshot

Tony Britton

George Dewport
Thorley Walters's headshot

Thorley Walters

Mr. Forbush Sr.
Judy Campbell Exner's headshot

Judy Campbell Exner

Mrs. Forbush
Joss Ackland's headshot

Joss Ackland

Head of Board
Avril Angers's headshot

Avril Angers

Fanny

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