
Mr. Forbush and the Penguins
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.
Movie Details
Languages
English
Studio
EMI Films
Key Crew

Arne Sucksdorff
Director

Anthony Shaffer
Screenplay
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
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