Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

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.

• Arne SucksdorffDirector
• Roy BoultingDirector
• Alfred ViolaDirector
• Anthony ShafferScreenplay

• John HurtRichard Forbush
• Hayley MillsTara St. John Luke
• Dudley SuttonStarshot
• Tony BrittonGeorge Dewport
• Thorley WaltersMr. Forbush Sr.
• Judy CampbellMrs. Forbush
• Joss AcklandHead of Board
• Avril AngersFanny
• Cyril LuckhamTringham
• Sally GeesonJackie
• Brian OultonFood Store Assistant
• Salmaan PeerzadaAhaz Khan