Mr. Forbush and the Penguins (1971)
1h 41m · 29 Jul 1971
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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.
| Movie ID | 17356 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Adventure |
| Director | Arne Sucksdorff, Roy Boulting, Alfred Viola |
| Main cast | John Hurt, Hayley Mills, Dudley Sutton, Tony Britton, Thorley Walters, Judy Campbell, Joss Ackland, Avril Angers |
| Release date | 29 July 1971 |
| Release year | 1971 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 101 min (1h 41m) |
| Rating | 5.0 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | EMI Films |
Director: Arne Sucksdorff, Roy Boulting, Alfred Viola
Writers: Anthony Shaffer
Top cast
John HurtRichard Forbush
Hayley MillsTara St. John Luke
Dudley SuttonStarshot
Tony BrittonGeorge Dewport
Thorley WaltersMr. Forbush Sr.
Judy CampbellMrs. Forbush
Joss AcklandHead of Board
Avril AngersFanny
Cyril LuckhamTringham
Sally GeesonJackie
Brian OultonFood Store Assistant
Salmaan PeerzadaAhaz Khan
Hugh MoxeyLord Cheddar
Norman ClaridgePrincipal
Nicholas PennellJulien
Marianne StonePolicewoman
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