Mr. Forbush and the Penguins 52 years old

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 as Richard Forbush
Tony Britton He was 47, 95 years old when he died as George Dewport
Hayley Mills She was 25, now 77 years old as Tara St. John Luke
Dudley Sutton He was 38, 85 years old when he died as Starshot
Joss Ackland He was 43, now 96 years old as Head of Board
Marianne Stone She was 48, 87 years old when she died as Policewoman
Sally Geeson She was 21, now 73 years old 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 as Mr. Forbush Sr.
Avril Angers She was 53, 87 years old when she died as Fanny
Salmaan Peerzada as Ahaz Khan
Hugh Moxey as Lord Cheddar
Nicholas Pennell He was 32, 56 years old when he died as Julien
Cyril Luckham He was 64, 81 years old when he died as Tringham
Judy Campbell She was 55, 88 years old when she died as Mrs. Forbush
Norman Claridge He was 67, 81 years old when he died 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 Editing
Harry Waxman as Cinematography. He was 59 (72) years old when He died Crew
Arne Sucksdorff as Cinematography. Arne Sucksdorff was 54 (84) years old when Arne Sucksdorff died Crew
Mr. Forbush and the Penguins poster
Mr. Forbush and the Penguins (52 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, July 29, 1971
  • Runtime: 101 minutes