Mr. Forbush and the Penguins
movie
Released July 29, 1971
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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
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
Crew
Arne Sucksdorff
as
Director
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Roy Boulting
as
Director
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Alfred Viola
as
Director
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Harry Waxman
as
Cinematography
Anthony Shaffer
as
Screenplay
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Henry Trettin
as
Producer
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Bernard Gribble
as
Editor
Arne Sucksdorff
as
Cinematography
John Addison
as
Music
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Graham Billing
as
Novel
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George Dean
as
Painter
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Ken Ritchie
as
Sound Recordist