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.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
11 audience votes
Key crew
- Arne SucksdorffDirector
- Roy BoultingDirector
- Alfred ViolaDirector
- Anthony ShafferScreenplay
Cast
- 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
Themes
penguinantarcticabiologist