Cry of the Penguins

Directed by Arne Sucksdorff, Roy Boulting, Alfred Viola
1971    1h 37mAdventure, Drama
6.54.6
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.
  • John HurtRichard Forbush
  • Hayley MillsTara St. John Luke
  • Dudley SuttonStarshot
  • Tony BrittonGeorge Dewport
  • Thorley WaltersMr. Forbush Sr.
  • Judy CampbellMrs. Forbush
  • Joss AcklandHead of Board
  • Avril AngersFanny
  • Cyril LuckhamTringham
  • Sally GeesonJackie
  • Brian OultonFood Store Assistant
  • Salmaan PeerzadaAhaz Khan
  • Hugh MoxeyLord Cheddar
  • Norman ClaridgePrincipal
  • Nicholas PennellJulien
  • Marianne StonePolicewoman
  • Arne SucksdorffDirector
  • Roy BoultingDirector
  • Alfred ViolaDirector
  • Anthony ShafferScreenplay

Cry of the Penguins Ratings & Reviews

Cry of the Penguins Trivia

Cry of the Penguins was released on July 29, 1971.

Cry of the Penguins was directed by Arne Sucksdorff, Roy Boulting, Alfred Viola.

Cry of the Penguins has a runtime of 1 hr 37 min.

Cry of the Penguins was produced by Henry Trettin.

The key characters in Cry of the Penguins are Richard Forbush (John Hurt), Tara St. John Luke (Hayley Mills), Starshot (Dudley Sutton).

Cry of the Penguins is an Adventure, Drama film.

Cry of the Penguins has an audience rating of 6.5 out of 10.

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