Mr. Forbush and the Penguins poster

Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

5.0(11)19711h 41m1

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.

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Language
English
  • penguin
  • antarctica
  • biologist

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United Kingdom

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  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical29 Jul 1971

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Mr. Forbush and the Penguins was released on 29 July 1971.

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    CinemaSerf

    4/4/2022

    7/10

    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 du…

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