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First poster and trailer for The Mercy starring Colin Firth and Rachel Weisz

November 16, 2017 by Amie Cranswick

The first poster and trailer have debuted for the upcoming drama The Mercy. Directed by James Marsh, the film is based on the true story of Donald Crowhurst’s disastrous attempt to become the first person in history to single-handedly circumnavigate the globe without stopping while competing in the 1968 Sunday Times Golden Globe Race. Colin Firth stars in the lead role as the amatuer sailor alongside Rachel Weisz, David Thewlis, and Ken Stott; take a look at the poster and trailer below, along with the official synopsis and some first look images…

Following his Academy Award® winning film The Theory of Everything, James Marsh directs the incredible true story of Donald Crowhurst (COLIN FIRTH, The King’s Speech, Kingsman: The Secret Service, The Railway Man), 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 (RACHEL WEISZ, The Light Between Oceans, The Lobster) and their children behind, hesitantly embarking on an adventure on his boat the Teignmouth Electron.

The Mercy is set for release February 9th.

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News, Trailers Tagged With: Colin Firth, David Thewlis, James Marsh, Ken Stott, rachel weisz, The Mercy

About Amie Cranswick

Amie Cranswick has been part of Flickering Myth’s editorial and management team for over a decade. She has a background in publishing and copyediting and has served as Editor-in-Chief of FlickeringMyth.com since 2023.

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