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Mr. Forbush and the Penguins( 1971)

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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.

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      John Hurt

      Richard Forbush

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      Hayley Mills

      Tara St. John Luke

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      Dudley Sutton

      Starshot

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      Tony Britton

      George Dewport

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      Thorley Walters

      Mr. Forbush Sr.

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      Judy Campbell

      Mrs. Forbush

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      Joss Ackland

      Head of Board

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      Avril Angers

      Fanny

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      Cyril Luckham

      Tringham

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      Sally Geeson

      Jackie

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      Brian Oulton

      Food Store Assistant

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      Salmaan Peerzada

      Ahaz Khan

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      Hugh Moxey

      Lord Cheddar

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      Norman Claridge

      Principal

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      Nicholas Pennell

      Julien

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      Marianne Stone

      Policewoman

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Mon Apr 04 2022
    I have only recently come across this film, and John Hurt is super. He is "Forbush", a rather rakish biology student who is coasting through life until his professor (Tony Britton) nominates him for a gig counting penguins - in Antarctica! Meantime, he has been bothering local barmaid "Tara" (Hayley Mills) who isn't really interested in him, and is frankly quite delighted when he announces his imminent project. He duly arrives, settles into Shackleton's hut and waits, and waits, and waits - no penguins! Then they arrive, slowly but surely and, despite himself, his interest is tweaked. He has to...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Keywords

    • penguin
    • antarctica