Mr. Forbush and the Penguins 1971

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.

Cast:

John Hurt
Richard Forbush 

Hayley Mills
Tara St. John Luke 

Dudley Sutton
Starshot 

Tony Britton
George Dewport 

Thorley Walters
Mr. Forbush Sr. 

Judy Campbell Exner
Mrs. Forbush 

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