Movie

Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

★ 5.0(11)19711h 41m

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Good to know

Director: Arne Sucksdorff, Roy Boulting, Alfred Viola
Release date: 1971-07-29
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: EMI Films

About Mr. Forbush and the Penguins

Mr. Forbush and the Penguins is a 1971 movie in the Adventure genre, directed by Arne Sucksdorff, Roy Boulting and Alfred Viola, starring John Hurt, Hayley Mills and Dudley Sutton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mr. Forbush and the Penguins in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

John Hurt

Richard Forbush

Hayley Mills

Tara St. John Luke

Dudley Sutton

Starshot

Tony Britton

George Dewport

Thorley Walters

Mr. Forbush Sr.

Judy Campbell

Mrs. Forbush

Joss Ackland

Head of Board

Avril Angers

Fanny

Cyril Luckham

Tringham

Sally Geeson

Jackie

Brian Oulton

Food Store Assistant

Salmaan Peerzada

Ahaz Khan

Themes & keywords

penguinantarcticabiologist

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Mr. Forbush and the Penguins in Mexico?+

Mr. Forbush and the Penguins is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Mr. Forbush and the Penguins on Netflix?+

Mr. Forbush and the Penguins is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Mr. Forbush and the Penguins?+

Mr. Forbush and the Penguins has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in Mr. Forbush and the Penguins?+

Mr. Forbush and the Penguins stars John Hurt, Hayley Mills, Dudley Sutton, Tony Britton and Thorley Walters.

When did Mr. Forbush and the Penguins come out?+

Mr. Forbush and the Penguins is a 1971 movie directed by Arne Sucksdorff, Roy Boulting and Alfred Viola.

What genre is Mr. Forbush and the Penguins?+

Mr. Forbush and the Penguins is Adventure film.

Who directed Mr. Forbush and the Penguins?+

Mr. Forbush and the Penguins was directed by Arne Sucksdorff, Roy Boulting and Alfred Viola.