Donald Crowhurst, an insecure businessman and family man, commits to the first solo, non-stop round-the-world yacht race. Driven by dreams of glory and prize money, he sets sail in an ill-prepared boat, underestimating the monumental challenge ahead. As the Atlantic gives way to the vast, desolate Southern Ocean, his voyage transforms from an adventure into an existential battle against himself, profound isolation, and the merciless sea. The film reconstructs this tragic odyssey through haunting archival footage, personal diary entries, and poignant interviews.
| Year | 2006 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Documentary, Adventure, Drama, Action |
| Director | Jerry Rothwell |
| Runtime | 92 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.2/10 (74 votes) |
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This is far more than a sailing documentary; it is a chilling psychological study of a man trapped by his own ambitions and an unforgiving reality. The filmmakers masterfully build a palpable sense of creeping madness and despair.
What lingers after viewing is a profound meditation on self-deception, the crushing weight of expectation, and the ultimate cost of a fabricated reality. It’s a timeless, tragic tale of a man swallowed by the vastness he sought to conquer. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Jerry Rothwell
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Simon Crowhurst
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