Movie Description
Mr. Forbush and the Penguins
(1971)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Arne Sucksdorff,Roy Boulting,Alfred Viola
- Producer : Henry Trettin
- Editor : Bernard Gribble
- Cast : John Hurt,Hayley Mills,Dudley Sutton,Tony Britton,Thorley Walters,Judy Campbell,Joss Ackland,Avril Angers,Cyril Luckham,Sally Geeson,Brian Oulton,Salmaan Peerzada,Hugh Moxey,Norman Claridge,Nicholas Pennell,Marianne Stone
Cast
Richard Forbush
Tara St. John Luke
Starshot
George Dewport
Mr. Forbush Sr.
Mrs. Forbush
Head of Board
Fanny
Tringham
Jackie
Food Store Assistant
Ahaz Khan
Lord Cheddar
Principal
Julien
Policewoman
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Facts
Original TitleMr. Forbush and the Penguins
Status Released
Release Information
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1971-07-29
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 41m
Production CompaniesEMI Films
Genres
- Adventure
