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Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

Plot: 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
Release Date: Thursday, July 29 1971
54 years ago
Genres: Adventure
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Cast

Portrait of John HurtJohn Hurt. John Hurt was 31 in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Richard Forbush'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 22 1940 –
Died: Wed, Jan 25 2017
Portrait of Hayley MillsHayley Mills. Hayley Mills was 25 in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Tara St. John Luke'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 18 1946
Portrait of Dudley SuttonDudley Sutton. Dudley Sutton was 38 in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Starshot'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 06 1933 –
Died: Sat, Sep 15 2018
Portrait of Tony BrittonTony Britton. Tony Britton was 47 in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'George Dewport'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 09 1924 –
Died: Sun, Dec 22 2019
Portrait of Thorley WaltersThorley Walters. Thorley Walters was 58 in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Mr. Forbush Sr.'.
Birthday: Mon, May 12 1913 –
Died: Sat, Jul 06 1991
Portrait of Judy CampbellJudy Campbell. Judy Campbell was 55 in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Mrs. Forbush'.
Birthday: Wed, May 31 1916 –
Died: Sun, Jun 06 2004
Portrait of Joss AcklandJoss Ackland. Joss Ackland was 43 in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Head of Board'.
Birthday: Wed, Feb 29 1928 –
Died: Sun, Nov 19 2023
Portrait of Avril AngersAvril Angers. Avril Angers was 53 in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Fanny'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 18 1918 –
Died: Wed, Nov 09 2005
Portrait of Cyril LuckhamCyril Luckham. Cyril Luckham was 64 in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Tringham'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 25 1907 –
Died: Wed, Feb 08 1989
Portrait of Sally GeesonSally Geeson. Sally Geeson was 21 in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Jackie'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 23 1950
Portrait of Brian OultonBrian Oulton. Brian Oulton was 63 in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Food Store Assistant'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 11 1908 –
Died: Mon, Apr 13 1992
Portrait of Salmaan PeerzadaSalmaan Peerzada. Salmaan Peerzada was 29 in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Ahaz Khan'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 01 1942
Portrait of Hugh MoxeyHugh Moxey. Hugh Moxey was 61 in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Lord Cheddar'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 27 1909 –
Died: Sat, Mar 09 1991
Portrait of Norman ClaridgeNorman Claridge. Norman Claridge was 67 in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Principal'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 29 1903 –
Died: Mon, Jun 10 1985
Portrait of Nicholas PennellNicholas Pennell. Nicholas Pennell was 32 in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Julien'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 19 1938 –
Died: Wed, Feb 22 1995
Portrait of Marianne StoneMarianne Stone. Marianne Stone was 48 in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Policewoman'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 23 1922 –
Died: Mon, Dec 21 2009

Crew

Portrait of Arne SucksdorffArne Sucksdorff. Arne Sucksdorff was 54 in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Director, Cinematography'
Birthday: Sat, Feb 03 1917 –
Died: Fri, May 04 2001
Portrait of Roy BoultingRoy Boulting. Roy Boulting was 57 in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Director'
Birthday: Fri, Nov 21 1913 –
Died: Mon, Nov 05 2001
Portrait of Alfred ViolaAlfred Viola. Alfred Viola was >> in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anthony ShafferAnthony Shaffer. Anthony Shaffer was 45 in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Sat, May 15 1926 –
Died: Tue, Nov 06 2001
Portrait of Henry TrettinHenry Trettin. Henry Trettin was >> in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bernard GribbleBernard Gribble. Bernard Gribble was 44 in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Editor'
Birthday: Sun, May 15 1927 –
Died: Wed, Sep 15 2004
Portrait of John AddisonJohn Addison. John Addison was 51 in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Music'
Birthday: Tue, Mar 16 1920 –
Died: Mon, Dec 07 1998
Portrait of Harry WaxmanHarry Waxman. Harry Waxman was 59 in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Cinematography'
Birthday: Wed, Apr 03 1912 –
Died: Mon, Dec 24 1984
Portrait of George DeanGeorge Dean. George Dean was >> in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Painter'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Graham BillingGraham Billing. Graham Billing was >> in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Novel'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ken RitchieKen Ritchie. Ken Ritchie was >> in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins as 'Sound Recordist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday