Rent Mr. Forbush and the Penguins (1971)
3.5 of 5 from 49 ratings
1h 38min
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- Synopsis:
- Life for Richard Forbush (John Hurt), 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 (Hayley Mills), 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.
- Actors:
- John Hurt, Hayley Mills, Dudley Sutton, Tony Britton, Thorley Walters, Judy Campbell, Joss Ackland, Nicholas Pennell, Avril Angers, Cyril Luckham, Sally Geeson, Brian Oulton, Salmaan Peerzada, Hugh Moxey, Norman Claridge, John Comer, Geraldine Sherman, Jumoke Debayo, Lew Luton, Burnell Tucker
- Directors:
- Alfred Viola, Roy Boulting
- Producers:
- Henry Trettin
- Writers:
- Anthony Shaffer, Graham Billing, Luchino Visconti
- Aka:
- Cry of the Penguins
- Studio:
- Network
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Classics, Drama
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