Summaries

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.

The incredible story of Donald Crowhurst , an amateur sailor who competed in the 1968 Sunday Times Golden Globe Race in the hope of becoming the first person in history to single-handedly circumnavigate the globe without stopping. With an unfinished boat and his business and house on the line, Donald leaves his wife, Clare and their children behind, hesitantly embarking on an adventure on his boat the Teignmouth Electron. The story of Crowhurst's dangerous solo voyage and the struggles he confronted on the epic journey while his family awaited his return is one of the most enduring mysteries of recent times.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • boat
  • period drama
  • sailing
  • boat race
  • lost at sea
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Mystery
  • Drama
  • Biography
Release date Feb 8, 2018
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin United States United Kingdom France
Language English Spanish
Filming locations Teignmouth, Devon, England, UK
Production companies StudioCanal BBC Film Blueprint Pictures

Box office

Budget $18000000
Gross US & Canada $29538
Gross worldwide $4536348

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 52m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

Synopsis

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