Colin andrew firth was born into an academic family in grayshott, hampshire, england. A reasonably enjoyable movie well acted by colin firth as the lead player. Because colin firth this week received his first oscar nomination for his beautiful work in. Colin firth revealed that director james marsh is attached to the donald crowhurst movie. Colin firth to play donald crowhurst originally posted by sailcanoefan.
The mercy official trailer 2017 colin firth, rachel weisz drama. Hard to imagine how any fictionalized treatment of that sad incident could improve on deep water, but ill stand by with i hope an open mind on the subject. The film stars colin firth, rachel weisz, david thewlis and ken stott. Nov 01, 20 baz bamigboye reports that firth and winset are in early talks to star in a movie about. The mercy is a historical drama about sailor donald crowhurst. Deep water recounts the story of the last few months of the life of donald crowhurst, a man who, through his own misguided motives, sets himself on a path of selfdestruction by investing everything in a doordie roundtheworld solo yacht race for which he had. Director adrian lyne is set to make his first movie in nearly two decades with an adaptation of deep water. Colin firth plays the hapless reallife adventurer donald crowhurst in the mercy, a forthcoming film inspired by crowhursts. His mother, shirley jean rolles, was a comparative religion lecturer at the open university, and his father, david norman lewis firth, lectured on history at winchester university college formerly king alfreds college in winchester, and worked on education. And now a new feature film, the mercy, starring colin firth as crowhurst. It sounds like a feelgood story about a plucky adventurer named donald crowhurst.
Why renee zellweger and colin firth are so awkward in. I really like these actors colin firth and rachel weisz. Colin firth and sea widow kate winslet hit choppy waters. Nov 28, 2017 i really like these actors colin firth and rachel weisz. The film explores this complex man and colin firths performance is sympathetic. Jun 17, 2016 colin firth in the mercy the highprofile studiocanalbbc films project, directed by james marsh and also starring rachel weisz, had previously been known as the untitled donald crowhurst film. This movie almost seems like the producer watched deep water and thought lets make the movie without doing any further research. Yachtsman donald crowhurst and colin firth, who is set to play him in a. Colin firth sails into deep waters in true story the mercy. A first official look at colin firth and rachel weisz in the mercy aka deep water, the upcoming drama biography movie directed by james marsh based on a script by. Colin firth filmography, movie list, tv shows and acting career.
I watched deep water last night the film 4 documentary about the race and. Crowhurst story there is an amazing documentary about it called deep water. 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 and his subsequent attempts to cover up his failure. Colin firths touching performance as the flawed british sailor donald. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Deep water recounts the story of the last few months of the life of donald crowhurst, a man who, through his own misguided motives, sets himself on a path of selfdestruction by investing everything in a doordie roundtheworld solo yacht race for which he had neither the equipment nor the experience to be able to succeed. Its rather remarkable that the havent, but that could all be about. Colin firth and kate winslet are in very early discussions about starring in a film based on an infamous yachtracing cheat whose misadventure on the high seas more than four decades ago still. The forum is a free service, and much like the free content on public radio, we hope you will support woodenboat by subscribing to this fabulous magazine. The woodenboat forum is sponsored by woodenboat publications, publisher of woodenboat magazine.
If you read up on colin firth it appears that hes cranking out films like link sausages. This mans story is the basis for the movie the mercy starring colin firth as donald crowhurst and rachel weisz as clare crowhurst with david thewlis as rodney hallworth and ken stott as. This movie almost seems like the producer watched deep water and thought. I loved this film, thought it was a powerful film from start to.
That, though, will not take away from the compelling historical dra. Colin firth, in and out of water the seattle times. Nov 19, 2017 this mans story is the basis for the movie the mercy starring colin firth as donald crowhurst and rachel weisz as clare crowhurst with david thewlis as rodney hallworth and ken stott as. Jan 28, 2015 colin firth to set sail with biopic of doomed yachtsman donald crowhurst. Nov 15, 2017 an exclusive first look at colin firth s donald crowhurst biopic. Melancholic mood throughout the whole movie with a downer ending. The scenes involving wife and children looked a bit staged, with them and the rest of the cast not looking comfortable in this 1968 69 setting. Top 16 movies with colin firth as the romantic leading man. And undoubtedly deep water is the one to get you started. But the direction of this movie is a bit tedious i am sorry to say. Colin firth boards theory of everything directors yacht drama.
Colin firth filmography including movies from released projects, in theatres, in production and upcoming films. The struggles he confronted on the journey while his family awaited his return is one of the most enduring mysteries of recent times. An exclusive first look at colin firths donald crowhurst biopic. Hidden depths steer this biopic to success a surprisingly timely heart and nuanced performances from colin firth and rachel weisz mean the. As well as filming at bewl water reservoir in kent, which features as the. Colin firth in the mercy the highprofile studiocanalbbc films project, directed by james marsh and also starring rachel weisz, had previously been known as. That word individuals is important, as the men who set off on this nearly suicidal escapade head out. Sir robin, now 78, who was knighted for his feat, told the sun. Is the studio distributing both films hoping for smooth sailing. Read more colin firth open to returning for bridget.
Colin firth and rachel weisz star in the second of two concurrent features about the sailor donald crowhurst. Colin firth and rachel weisz on the harrowing true. Deep water, firth and his director find something quietly touching. Yachtsman donald crowhurst and colin firth, who is set to play him in a forthcoming biopic. Why renee zellweger and colin firth are so awkward in bridget joness baby. Colin firth full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The story is based on that of donald crowhurst and his entry into the first roundtheworld yacht race to be undertaken by individuals in 1968. They were the reason i started watching it and as usual they act well. Last year saw the release of a much smaller film on the same subject entitled crowhurst, with 2006s deep water also exploring the event. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. A welltodo husband who allows his wife to have affairs in order to avoid a divorce becomes a prime suspect in the disappearance of her lovers.
Initially seen as a poor sap who got in over his head, the film gradually shows you the limited choices crowhurst had after months and months out on the water. Rachel weisz joins colin firth in donald crowhurst biopic. The story, based on true events about a man who is gonna sail around the world by himself, is quite interesting as well. The websites critical consensus reads, the mercy sails on colin firth s layered central performance, which adds necessary depth and nuance that the story sometimes lacks. Suraj sharma, the star of life of pi 2012, might play the young saroo. It would seem like by now, hollywood would have found a way for colin firth and kate winslet to appear in a movie together. Always dreamt of colin firth and rachel weisz teaming up for a movie.
Feb 07, 2018 colin firth stars in one of two new films about yachtsman crowhurst and his disastrous 1968 roundtheworld race. The mercy has a tentative release date of february. Colin firth in a truelife drama about a race around the world. The cast will be finalised by june, says brierley, adding that colin firth and cate blanchett are being considered for the roles of his foster parents john and sue brierley, while dev patel of slumdog millionaire 2008 is being favoured for the title role. The mercy sails on colin firths layered central performance, which adds necessary depth and nuance that the story sometimes lacks. Colin firth stars in new film as a hero sailor who lied to the world and got in too deep. In the latter, his appearance in one particular lakeside scene where he meets a surprised elizabeth in a clingy shirt, all drenched and flushed with exertion after swimming. Deep water is a great sailing documentary about a spectacular race, a true story that is captivating even though it is suicide. The mercy is a historical drama about sailor donald. With rachel weisz, colin firth, david thewlis, mark gatiss. Colin firth boards theory of everything directors yacht. Feb 11, 2008 heres a chance to see the classic moment when colin firth, playing the brooding mr darcy, takes a plunge in the lake. This new version has colin firth as the tragic quixote fibber of the high. Academy awardwinner colin firth first became attached to an untitled biopic of tragic british yachtsman donald crowhurst back in 20, and now deadline is reporting that he will be joined by.
The play was first performed in london on 6 march 1952, directed by frith banbury, and won praise for actress peggy. Hidden depths steer this biopic to success a surprisingly timely heart and nuanced performances. Feb 06, 2018 colin firth stars in new film as a hero sailor who lied to the world and got in too deep. Simon, now 57, understands the obsessive levels of interest in his. The mercy official trailer starring colin firth and rachel weisz. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free.
I was not aware of this true story so was a bit surprised at what i thought was going to be a predictable ending. Colin firth stars in one of two new films about yachtsman crowhurst and his disastrous 1968 roundtheworld race. Colin firth to set sail with biopic of doomed yachtsman donald crowhurst. Rattigan based his story and characters in part on his secret relationship with kenny morgan, and the aftermath following the end of their relationship. This would have been a much better movie had the isolation of the voyage been more obvious, think all is lost. The incredible story of amateur sailor donald crowhurst and his solo attempt to circumnavigate the globe. A message to our movie fans read more gift cards offers. Feb 08, 2018 anyone who saw the 2006 documentary deep water, about sailor donald crowhurst, will already know how this colin firth movie ends. Oct 31, 20 colin firth and kate winslet are in very early discussions about starring in a film based on an infamous yachtracing cheat whose misadventure on the high seas more than four decades ago still.
The mercy is a 2017 british biographical drama film, directed by james marsh and written by. The mercy is a 2017 british biographical drama film, directed by james marsh and written by scott z. Jul 17, 2014 colin firth revealed that director james marsh is attached to the donald crowhurst movie. Colin firth filmography, movie list, tv shows and acting. In 2010, firths portrayal of king george vi in tom hoopers the kings speech won him the academy award for best actor. The deep blue sea is a british stage play by terence rattigan from 1952. An exclusive first look at colin firths donald crowhurst. Colin firth to set sail with biopic of doomed yachtsman. The star is superb as a doomed yachtsman who is utterly adrift on the high seas in the tragic true story the mercy, writes brian viner. The secret service, he adds action hero to his impressive resume, before you see him go all bond, check out some. Colin andrew firth cbe born 10 september 1960 is an english actor who has received an academy award, a golden globe award, two bafta awards, and three screen actors guild awards, as well as the volpi cup for best actor at the venice film festival. Dec 15, 2006 flicking between archival footage of the pre and postrace, and those of crowhursts friends, family, and acquaintances of today, deep water is put together masterfully. Colin firth and rachel weisz on the harrowing true story behind new film the mercy.
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