The Mercy

"Based on the true story"

Feb 9 2018 Not Rated 1h 52m
Adventure, Biography, Drama

In 1968, Donald Crowhurst, an amateur sailor, endangers the fate of his family and business, and his own life, blinded by his ambition to compete in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race, attempting to become the first person in history to single-handedly circumnavigate the world without making any stopover.

Plot

The incredible 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. With an unfinished boat and his business and house on the line, Donald leaves his wife, Clare and their children behind, hesitantly embarking on an adventure on his boat the Teignmouth Electron. The story of Crowhurst's dangerous solo voyage and the struggles he confronted on the epic journey while his family awaited his return is one of the most enduring mysteries of recent times.

Written by

Scott Z. Burns

Directed by

James Marsh

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Blueprint Pictures, BBC Films, StudioCanal

Languages

English, Español

Awards

1 win total

Scores
# of Votes
10,335
Average Rating
6 out of 10
Metascore
60
Popularity
NA