Mr. Forbush and the Penguins (1971)

Adventure

Life for Richard Forbush, brilliant biology student and conceited philanderer, is one long round of eat, drink and be merry. But his decision to accept a six-month research post in the Antarctic, making the first detailed study of a penguin colony, changes all that... Living in Shackleton’s derelict hut, Forbush is alone at the frozen edge of the world, his only links to civilisation a two-way radio and letters to his elusive, would-be girlfriend, Tara, in London. Through an often ferocious winter in the company of the penguins, he grows increasingly attached to his hardy, endearing subjects – learning profound lessons in endurance and humility.

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1971-07-29

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penguin student antarctica

FACTS

Runtime: 101 mins Rating: 6.0

Cast

John Hurt

Richard Forbush

Thorley Walters

Mr. Forbush Sr.

Cyril Luckham

Tringham

Joss Ackland

Head of Board

Dudley Sutton

Starshot

Hayley Mills

Tara St. John Luke

Tony Britton

George Dewport

Brian Oulton

Mr. Fielding