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The voyage of Donald Crowhurst, one of the nine yachtsmen who joined a 1969 "London Times"-sponsored competition to make a highly publicized solo trip around the world. Crowhurst, a former engineer, but hardly the most experienced sailor, attempted this feat in a boat that he designed himself. A few weeks into the voyage it began leaking. Continuing through the vicious waters of Cape Horn appeared... See Full Description
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Art/Foreign, Documentary and Sports |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 33 min. |
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| Release Date: |
August 24th, 2007 (limited) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG for thematic elements, mild language and incidental smoking. |
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| Distributors: |
IFC Films
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$270,452 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B
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Boston Globe, Mark Feeney
"Astonishing tale is diluted..." more...
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C |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Esposito
"...effectively blends contemporary and recent interviews with film and tape recordings made by Crowhurst aboard the Electron." more...
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B |
Entertainment Weekly, Owen Gleiberman
"...a spooky, moving doc..." more...
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A- |
filmcritic.com, Blake French
"...recounts the first round-the-world boat race, and the tragic adventures of a one man who stood up to the challenge." more...
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B |
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