The Mercy
The true story of amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst and his attempt to win the first Golden Globe singled-handed round the world yacht race in 1968.
The incredible story of amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst and his solo attempt to circumnavigate the globe. The struggles he confronted on the journey while his family awaited his return is one of the most enduring mysteries of recent times.
Critic Reviews:
- " What's great about The Mercy is how it manages to surprise, both in the story it's telling and how Marsh gradually shifts the tone. " – Simon Reynolds
- " What starts off as sweet and entertaining shifts rapidly into a film full of courage and love. The Mercy is Firth at his very best: understated, vulnerable and very, very British. " – Louise Burrell
- " Firth's performance and some second-half twists make it worthwhile. " – Todd Jorgenson