The Mercy

The Mercy

The Mercy is a 2017 British biographical drama film, directed by James Marsh. 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. The film stars Colin Firth, Rachel Weisz, David Thewlis and Ken Stott.

About The Mercy in brief

Summary The MercyThe 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. The film stars Colin Firth, Rachel Weisz, David Thewlis and Ken Stott. It was initially scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom on 27 October 2017, but was eventually moved to 9 February 2018.

In November 2017, Roadside Attractions acquired US distribution rights to the film. The Mercy is one of the last films scored by Icelandic composer Jowhann Jóhannsson. It has been screened for awards consideration to members of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in New York City on 28 November 2017 and two screenings in Renfrew Street, Glasgow on 5 December and Fountain Park, Edinburgh on 7 December that year.