Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

Alfred Viola
1971-07-29


4.6
101 min

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

Name Character Team
John Hurt Richard Forbush Unowned
Hayley Mills Tara St. John Luke Unowned
Dudley Sutton Starshot Unowned
Tony Britton George Dewport Unowned
Thorley Walters Mr. Forbush Sr. Unowned
Judy Campbell Mrs. Forbush Unowned
Joss Ackland Head of Board Unowned
Avril Angers Fanny Unowned
Cyril Luckham Tringham Unowned
Sally Geeson Jackie Unowned
Brian Oulton Food Store Assistant Unowned
Salmaan Peerzada Ahaz Khan Unowned
Hugh Moxey Lord Cheddar Unowned
Norman Claridge Principal Unowned
Nicholas Pennell Julien Unowned
Marianne Stone Policewoman Unowned