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The Mercy is a 2017 British biographical drama film, directed by James Marsh and written by Scott Z. Burns. It is based on the true story of the disastrous attempt by the amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst to complete the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race in 1968 and his subsequent attempts to cover up his failure.
Feb 9, 2018 · A film based on the true story of Donald Crowhurst, an amateur sailor who tried to sail around the world alone in 1968. Starring Colin Firth, Rachel Weisz and Eleanor Stagg, the film explores his motivations, challenges and fate.
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- Adventure, Biography, Drama
- James Marsh
- 2018-02-09
A film about Donald Crowhurst, who attempted to sail around the world alone in 1968, but faced financial and personal challenges. The review criticizes the film for lacking depth, nuance and curiosity about the protagonist's motivations and actions.
The Mercy is a 2018 biographical drama film starring Colin Firth as Donald Crowhurst, a yachtsman who faked his voyage around the world in 1968. The film has mixed reviews from critics and audiences, and is available to watch online or rent.
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- Rachel Weisz
- James Marsh
- Biography, Drama
The Mercy. Following his Academy Award nominated film The Theory of Everything, James Marsh directs the incredible true story of Donald Crowhurst, an amateur sailor who competed in the 1968 Sunday Times Golden Globe Race in the hope of becoming the first person in history to single-handedly circumnavigate the globe without stopping.
