Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

Movie

1971

1h 41m

English

Adventure

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6.3

Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

Movie

1971

1h 41m

English

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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Cast

Richard Forbush

Tara St. John Luke

Starshot

George Dewport

Mr. Forbush Sr.

Mrs. Forbush

Head of Board

Fanny

Tringham

Jackie

Food Store Assistant

Ahaz Khan

Lord Cheddar

Principal

Julien

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Directed By: Roy Boulting, Arne Sucksdorff, + 1 more

Written By: Anthony Shaffer (Screenplay), Graham Billing (Novel)

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CinemaSerf

2 years ago

I have only recently come across this film, and John Hurt is super. He is "Forbush", a rather rakish biology student who is coasting through life until his professor (Tony Britton) nominates him for a gig counting penguins - in Antarctica! Meantime, he has been bothering local barmaid "Tara" (Hayley More

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