Mr. Forbush and the Penguins (1971)

Mr. Forbush and the Penguins (1971)

1971-07-29 United Kingdom 101 Min. PG-13
5.5 9 votes

Overview

Life for Richard Forbush, brilliant biology student and conceited philanderer, is one long round of eat, drink and be merry. But his decision to accept a six-month research post in the Antarctic, making the first detailed study of a penguin colony, changes all that... Living in Shackleton’s derelict hut, Forbush is alone at the frozen edge of the world, his only links to civilisation a two-way radio and letters to his elusive, would-be girlfriend, Tara, in London. Through an often ferocious winter in the company of the penguins, he grows increasingly attached to his hardy, endearing subjects – learning profound lessons in endurance and humility.

Cast

John Hurt is Richard Forbush
Richard Forbush
Hayley Mills is Tara St. John Luke
Tara St. John Luke
Dudley Sutton is Starshot
Tony Britton is George Dewport
George Dewport
Thorley Walters is Mr. Forbush Sr.
Mr. Forbush Sr.
Judy Campbell is Mrs. Forbush
Mrs. Forbush
Joss Ackland is Head of Board
Head of Board
Cyril Luckham is Tringham
Sally Geeson is Jackie
Brian Oulton is Food Store Assistant
Food Store Assistant
Salmaan Peerzada is Ahaz Khan