Mr. Forbush and the Penguins (1971)

5.0/10 101 min Adventure

Overview

A self-absorbed young biologist takes on a six-month research post in Antarctica to study a penguin colony. Alone in Shackleton’s abandoned hut, with only radio contact and letters to his distant girlfriend, he endures the harsh winter and gradually forms a bond with the penguins—discovering resilience, humility, and a new sense of purpose.

Cast

John Hurt

Richard Forbush

Hayley Mills

Tara St. John Luke

Dudley Sutton

Starshot

Tony Britton

George Dewport

Thorley Walters

Mr. Forbush Sr.

Judy Campbell

Mrs. Forbush

Joss Ackland

Head of Board

Avril Angers

Fanny

Cyril Luckham

Tringham

Sally Geeson

Jackie

Brian Oulton

Food Store Assistant

Salmaan Peerzada

Ahaz Khan

Hugh Moxey

Lord Cheddar

Marianne Stone

Policewoman

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