Deep Water

Dec 15 2006 PG 1h 33m
Documentary, History, Sport

DEEP WATER is the stunning true story of the fateful voyage of Donald Crowhurst, an amateur yachtsman who enters the most daring nautical challenge ever – the very first solo, non-stop, round-the-world boat race.

Plot

Confronted by a perilous sea, bad weather, an unfinished boat and painfully slow progress, sailor Donald Crowhurst faces an impossible dilemma - to continue into the open ocean on his 1968 solo round-the-world race with a leaking boat or return home defeated and bankrupt. Using original 16mm footage, tape recordings and interviews, this film reconstructs one man's extraordinary physical and psychological journey.

Written by

Jerry Rothwell

Directed by

Louise Osmond, Jerry Rothwell

Cast

Tilda Swinton, Donald Crowhurst, Ted Hynds

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Channel 4 Television

Languages

English, Español

Awards

4 wins & 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
3,393
Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
80
Popularity
NA