Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

John Hurt

Richard Forbush

Age : 77 | Popularity : 20%

Hayley Mills

Tara St. John Luke

Age : 77 | Popularity : 20%

Dudley Sutton

Starshot

Age : 85 | Popularity : 8%

Tony Britton

George Dewport

Age : 95 | Popularity : 7%

Thorley Walters

Mr. Forbush Sr.

Age : 78 | Popularity : 6%

Judy Campbell

Mrs. Forbush

Age : 88 | Popularity : 5%

Joss Ackland

Head of Board

Age : 96 | Popularity : 21%

Avril Angers

Fanny

Age : 87 | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Writing	Screenplay	Anthony Shaffer
	Novel	Graham Billing
Sound	Music	John Addison
	Sound Recordist	Ken Ritchie
Editing	Editor	Bernard Gribble
Crew	Cinematography	Harry Waxman Arne Sucksdorff
Directing	Director	Roy Boulting Arne Sucksdorff Alfred Viola
Production	Producer	Henry Trettin
Department	Role	Name

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