Mr. Forbush and the Penguins (1971)

07/29/1971 (GB) • 1h 41m

Adventure

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.

Top Billed Cast

John Hurt

Richard Forbush

Hayley Mills

Tara St. John Luke

Tony Britton

George Dewport

Thorley Walters

Mr. Forbush Sr.

Judy Campbell

Mrs. Forbush

Joss Ackland

Head of Board


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

penguin

antarctica

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