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The Mercy

A white man and a white woman are sitting in an embrace on a blanket on the beach. A young girl is playing in the background.
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Directed by British filmmaker James Marsh (The Theory of Everything), this captivating film features an all-star UK cast that includes Colin Firth, Rachel Weisz and David Thewlis. Produced by the UK’s Graham Broadbent, Firth is a reliably compelling lead in this tragic tale of a hopelessly ill-equipped sailor. Co-produced by BBC Film and Blueprint Pictures.

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In 1968, amateur yachtsman and struggling businessman Donald Crowhurst (Colin Firth) embarked on a round-the-world yacht race, hoping to win the big cash prize. Ill-advised due to his lack of sailing experience, he still attempted the race, facing innumerate struggles along the way.