Mr. Forbush and the Penguins
4.6
101 minutes
7/29/1971
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.
Cast List
John Hurt
as Richard Forbush
Hayley Mills
as Tara St. John Luke
Dudley Sutton
as Starshot
Tony Britton
as George Dewport
Thorley Walters
as Mr. Forbush Sr.
Judy Campbell
as Mrs. Forbush
Joss Ackland
as Head of Board
Avril Angers
as Fanny
Cyril Luckham
as Tringham
Sally Geeson
as Jackie
Brian Oulton
as Food Store Assistant
Salmaan Peerzada
as Ahaz Khan
Hugh Moxey
as Lord Cheddar
Norman Claridge
as Principal
Nicholas Pennell
as Julien
Marianne Stone
as Policewoman