Mr. Forbush and the Penguins
Synopsis
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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John Hurt
Richard Forbush
Hayley Mills
Tara St. John Luke
Dudley Sutton
Starshot
Tony Britton
George Dewport
Thorley Walters
Mr. Forbush Sr.
Judy Campbell
Mrs. Forbush
Joss Ackland
Head of Board
Avril Angers
Fanny
Cyril Luckham
Tringham
Sally Geeson
Jackie
Brian Oulton
Food Store Assistant
Salmaan Peerzada
Ahaz Khan
Hugh Moxey
Lord Cheddar
Norman Claridge
Principal
Nicholas Pennell
Julien
Marianne Stone
Policewoman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arne Sucksdorff, Roy Boulting, Alfred Viola
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Shaffer
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- Mr. Forbush and the Penguins
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- EMI Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arne Sucksdorff, Roy Boulting, Alfred Viola
Anthony Shaffer, Graham Billing
John Addison
Bernard Gribble
Henry Trettin
Department Leadership Roster
Arne Sucksdorff
Director
Roy Boulting
Director
Alfred Viola
Director
Henry Trettin
Producer
Bernard Gribble
Editor
Anthony Shaffer
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Forbush and the Penguins
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What is Mr. Forbush and the Penguins about?
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.
Who directed Mr. Forbush and the Penguins?
Mr. Forbush and the Penguins was directed by Arne Sucksdorff, Roy Boulting, Alfred Viola.
Who stars in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins?
The principal cast of Mr. Forbush and the Penguins includes John Hurt, Hayley Mills, Dudley Sutton, Tony Britton, Thorley Walters.
When was Mr. Forbush and the Penguins released and how long is it?
Mr. Forbush and the Penguins was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Mr. Forbush and the Penguins?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. Forbush and the Penguins was composed by John Addison.
Is Mr. Forbush and the Penguins based on a book or true story?
Mr. Forbush and the Penguins is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Graham Billing".