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Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

Arne Sucksdorff, Roy Boulting, Alfred Viola

1971

  • Adventure
5.0

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 & crew

  • Arne SucksdorffDirector
  • Roy BoultingDirector
  • Alfred ViolaDirector
  • John HurtRichard Forbush
  • Hayley MillsTara St. John Luke
  • Dudley SuttonStarshot
  • Tony BrittonGeorge Dewport
  • Thorley WaltersMr. Forbush Sr.
  • Judy CampbellMrs. Forbush
  • Joss AcklandHead of Board
  • Avril AngersFanny

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