Mr. Forbush and the Penguins (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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.9123 |
Directed By
Arne Sucksdorff
Roy Boulting
Alfred Viola
Crew
Arne Sucksdorff
Roy Boulting
Alfred Viola
Harry Waxman
Anthony Shaffer
Henry Trettin
Bernard Gribble
Arne Sucksdorff
John Addison
Graham Billing
George Dean
Ken Ritchie
TOP CAST
John Hurt
Richard Forbush
Hayley Mills
Tara St. John Luke
Dudley Sutton
Starshot
Tony Britton
George Dewport
Thorley Walters
Mr. Forbush Sr.
Judy Campbell
Mrs. Forbush
Joss Ackland
Head of Board
Avril Angers
Fanny
Cyril Luckham
Tringham
Sally Geeson
Jackie
Brian Oulton
Food Store Assistant
Salmaan Peerzada
Ahaz Khan
Hugh Moxey
Lord Cheddar
Norman Claridge
Principal
Nicholas Pennell
Julien
Marianne Stone
Policewoman
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