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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 · The Mercy: Directed by James Marsh. With Colin Firth, Eleanor Stagg, Rachel Weisz, Zara Prassinot. The incredible story of amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst and his solo attempt to circumnavigate the globe.
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- Adventure, Biography, Drama
- James Marsh
- 2018-02-09
Nov 30, 2018 · 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 sympathetic portrayal of Donald Crowhurst, the sailor who disappeared during the first nonstop, round-the-world yacht race in 1968-69. Director James Marsh and actor Colin Firth explore the possible reasons for his tragic fate and the impact on his family.
- Thomas Ling
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.
Nov 12, 2018 · The Mercy - Official US Trailer. Now available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and Digital HD! Following his Academy Award® nominated film The Theory of Everything, James Marsh dir ...more.
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- Screen Media Films
The Mercy is a film about Donald Crowhurst, an amateur sailor who attempted to circumnavigate the globe solo in 1968. The film explores his struggles, his family's worries, and the mystery of his disappearance.
