Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

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Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

1971

1h 41m

4.6(10 votes)

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.

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EMI Films

Cast & Crew

16 members

Acting

John Hurt

Richard Forbush

John Hurt

Acting

Hayley Mills

Tara St. John Luke

Hayley Mills

Acting

Dudley Sutton

Starshot

Dudley Sutton

Acting

Tony Britton

George Dewport

Tony Britton

Acting

Thorley Walters

Mr. Forbush Sr.

Thorley Walters

Acting

Judy Campbell

Mrs. Forbush

Judy Campbell

Acting

Joss Ackland

Head of Board

Joss Ackland

Acting

Avril Angers

Fanny

Avril Angers

Acting

Cyril Luckham

Tringham

Cyril Luckham

Acting

Sally Geeson

Jackie

Sally Geeson

Acting

Brian Oulton

Food Store Assistant

Brian Oulton

Acting

Salmaan Peerzada

Ahaz Khan

Salmaan Peerzada

Acting

Hugh Moxey

Lord Cheddar

Hugh Moxey

Acting

Norman Claridge

Principal

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Nicholas Pennell

Julien

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Acting

Marianne Stone

Policewoman

Marianne Stone

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