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Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

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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…

DirectorsArne Sucksdorff·Roy Boulting
WriterAnthony Shaffer
ProducerHenry Trettin

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Cast · Directed by Arne Sucksdorff

JHJohn Hurt
John Hurt
Richard Forbush
HMHayley Mills
Hayley Mills
Tara St. John Luke
DSDudley Sutton
Dudley Sutton
Starshot
TBTony Britton
Tony Britton
George Dewport
TWThorley Walters
Thorley Walters
Mr. Forbush Sr.
JCJudy Campbell
Judy Campbell
Mrs. Forbush
JAJoss Ackland
Joss Ackland
Head of Board
AAAvril Angers
Avril Angers
Fanny
CLCyril Luckham
Cyril Luckham
Tringham
SGSally Geeson
Sally Geeson
Jackie
BOBrian Oulton
Brian Oulton
Food Store Assistant
SPSalmaan Peerzada
Salmaan Peerzada
Ahaz Khan

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Mr. Forbush and the Penguins — streaming FAQ

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