Mr. Forbush and the Penguins (1971)
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.
- Released
- 1971-07-29
- Genres
- Adventure
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Arne Sucksdorff, Roy Boulting, Alfred Viola, Anthony Shaffer
- TMDB rating
- 5.0/10 from 11 votes
Cast
- 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