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.
Credits
Mr. Forbush and the Penguins Cast
Name |
Character |
John Hurt
He was 31, 77 years old when he died
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as Richard Forbush |
Tony Britton
He was 47, 95 years old when he died
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as George Dewport |
Hayley Mills
She was 25, now 78 years old
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as Tara St. John Luke |
Dudley Sutton
He was 38, 85 years old when he died
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as Starshot |
Joss Ackland
He was 43, now 96 years old
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as Head of Board |
Marianne Stone
She was 48, 87 years old when she died
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as Policewoman |
Sally Geeson
She was 21, now 74 years old
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as Jackie |
Brian Oulton
He was 63, 84 years old when he died
|
as Food Store Assistant |
Thorley Walters
He was 58, 78 years old when he died
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as Mr. Forbush Sr. |
Avril Angers
She was 53, 87 years old when she died
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as Fanny |
Salmaan Peerzada
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as Ahaz Khan |
Hugh Moxey
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as Lord Cheddar |
Nicholas Pennell
He was 32, 56 years old when he died
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as Julien |
Cyril Luckham
He was 64, 81 years old when he died
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as Tringham |
Judy Campbell
She was 55, 88 years old when she died
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as Mrs. Forbush |
Norman Claridge
He was 67, 81 years old when he died
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as Principal |
Mr. Forbush and the Penguins Crew
Name |
Department |
John Addison as Music. He was 51 (78) years old when He died
|
Sound |
Bernard Gribble as Editor. He was 44 (76) years old when He died
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Editing |
Harry Waxman as Cinematography. He was 59 (72) years old when He died
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Crew |
Arne Sucksdorff as Cinematography. Arne Sucksdorff was 54 (84) years old when Arne Sucksdorff died
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Crew |