Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

Name: Mr. Forbush and the Penguins
Cast: John Hurt, Hayley Mills, Dudley Sutton, Tony Britton, Thorley Walters

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Directors: Alfred Viola, Arne Sucksdorff, Roy BoultingWriter: Anthony ShafferProducer: Henry Trettin

John Hurt

as Richard Forbush

Hayley Mills

as Tara St. John Luke

Dudley Sutton

as Starshot

Tony Britton

as George Dewport

Thorley Walters

as Mr. Forbush Sr.

Judy Campbell

as Mrs. Forbush

Joss Ackland

as Head of Board

Avril Angers

as Fanny

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