Mr. Forbush and the Penguins (1971)
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.
Directors:
Arne Sucksdorff, Roy Boulting, Alfred Viola.
Writer:
Anthony Shaffer
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John Hurt as Richard Forbush |
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Hayley Mills as Tara St. John Luke |
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Dudley Sutton as Starshot |
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Tony Britton as George Dewport |
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Thorley Walters as Mr. Forbush Sr. |
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Judy Campbell as Mrs. Forbush |
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Joss Ackland as Head of Board |
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Avril Angers as Fanny |
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Cyril Luckham as Tringham |
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Sally Geeson as Jackie |
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Brian Oulton as Food Store Assistant |
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Salmaan Peerzada as Ahaz Khan |
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Hugh Moxey as Lord Cheddar |
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Norman Claridge as Principal |
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Nicholas Pennell as Julien |
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Marianne Stone as Policewoman |
| Directing | Arne Sucksdorff | Director |
| Directing | Roy Boulting | Director |
| Directing | Alfred Viola | Director |
| Crew | Harry Waxman | Cinematography |
| Writing | Anthony Shaffer | Screenplay |
| Production | Henry Trettin | Producer |
| Editing | Bernard Gribble | Editor |
| Crew | Arne Sucksdorff | Cinematography |
| Sound | John Addison | Music |
| Writing | Graham Billing | Novel |
| Art | George Dean | Painter |
| Sound | Ken Ritchie | Sound Recordist |
