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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. The film stars Colin Firth, Rachel Weisz, David Thewlis and Ken Stott. It is one of the last films scored by Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson.

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2018 · 1h 42m · Drama · Adventure

TMDB 5.9/10 (303 votes)

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.

Directed by James Marsh

Box office $5M worldwide

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Cast & crew

James MarshDirector

Colin Firthas Donald Crowhurst

Rachel Weiszas Clare Crowhurst

David Thewlisas Rodney Hallworth

Mark Gatissas Ronald Hall

Genevieve Gauntas 'Miss Teignmouth'

Jonathan Baileyas Ian Wheeler

Andrew Buchanas Ian Milburn

Simon McBurneyas Sir Francis Chichester EEleanor Staggas Rachel Crowhurst

Ken Stottas Stanley Best

Finn Elliotas James Crowhurst

Kit Connoras Simon Crowhurst

Oliver Maltmanas Dennis Herbstein

Sam Hoareas Mr. Hughes