Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

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.

Cast for Mr. Forbush and the Penguins...

John Hurt
Richard Forbush
Hayley Mills
Tara St. John Luke
Tony Britton
George Dewport
Thorley Walters
Mr. Forbush Sr.
Joss Ackland
Head of Board
Brian Oulton
Food Store Assistant
Hugh Moxey
Lord Cheddar
Marianne Stone
Policewoman