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DVD ~ Louise Osmond
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  • Directors: Louise Osmond, Jerry Rothwell
  • Format: Anamorphic, Black & White, Colour, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Pathe Distribution Ltd
  • DVD Release Date: 16 April 2007
  • Run Time: 89 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000NA6UQU
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,136 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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DEEP WATER is the stunning true story of the fateful voyage of Donald Crowhurst, an amateur yachtsman who enters the most daring nautical challenge ever - the very first solo, non-stop, round-the-world boat race

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DEEP WATER tells the story of Donald Crowhurst, who entered the first Sunday Times Golden Globe solo, non-stop, round-the-world, boat race in 1968. His boat began its journey slowly but, as the race progressed, reports of his position at sea showed that electronics inventor Crowhurst was covering great distances every day. The news made headlines across the world but as the world waited for Crowhurst to cross the finishing line, the shocking truth was revealed. DEEP WATER includes interviews with Donald Crowhurst’s family and is narrated by actress Tilda Swinton.

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Important story, well made..., 19 May 2007
Having read the excellent Tomalin/Hall book of this story, and then the reviews here at Amazon, it was apparent there'd be little else added to a tale that has been in the making for nearly thirty years. True enough there wasn't, but only factually.

Nevertheless, I still thoroughly enjoyed this documentary film. Having watched the interviews with Crowhurst's wife and one of his sons, I couldn't help but feel truly sorry for his family and Crowhurst himself, something that the book didn't really manage for me (even though the book is superb). The footage of the disastrous start to Crowhurst's race out of Teignmouth made me laugh out loud, which is pretty odd seeing as I knew how this tragic tale ended.

After reading the book I felt Crowhurst was just a chancer/Mittyesque character that took a big gamble and lost in the ultimate way. After the film, I still felt some of this this but the difference was I ended up liking Donald Crowhurst. Of course, the film-makers may have been more sympathetic to get the co-operation from the family but I like to think this is an accurate representation of the tale as it was. At the end, I felt genuinely moved by what I'd just seen.

If you don't have the time or inclination to wade through 275 pages of the book, then rent or buy this little treasure. It may be lacking the finer detail of the book but it added something important; the human side to all this and the effect that a tormented mans dream had on everyone around him. Overall it's an important story that should be heard. The film describes the story simply, is filmed nicely, has crucial interviews with many of the main players and therefore I recommend it highly.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful, sad documentary. Hardly a boy's own adventure..., 2 April 2007
By Hooligween "Rowena the Red" (Kernow, Great Britain) - See all my reviews
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This is an excellent, feature-length documentary about the Round The World yacht race of the late 1960s.
It's constructed from actual footage of the journeys, plus interviews of those who took part and their families, plus some very clever modern filming which neatly bridges the gaps.

The story is a sad one, about Donald Crowhurst, one of the competitors.
He was one of only nine competitors to enter the race. He viewed it very much as a way to make his fortune, a boy's own adventure that would set him up for life.

Instead it destroyed him, and this film explains how and why.

It's a very clever documentary which certainly influences the viewer's feelings -- you start by being incredulous that someone with so little experience even entered this appalling competition, and end up wishing that history could have played out differently.

It gives great insights into the trials and attractions of solo yachting, the savagery of the seas, and the accomplishment of the race winner.
But this is a film for mature appreciation.
It's not a splash-and-dash crowd pleaser.
And it doesn't end well, unlike the producers' previous effort of Touching the Void.
So Deep Water is probably not one to watch if you're in a sad mood, but if you enjoyed Touching the Void then you may well find it compelling viewing.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Overwhelming, 22 Sep 2008
I'm no film buff nor literary critic so excuse this amateur appraisal but, for me, Deep Water was one of those films you'll remember for the rest of your life. It was painfully tagic, with no winners, only pain and heartache for all concerned. Very well put together, great contributions from fellow sailors, journalists and family with wonderful footage from the time. It's now over a year since I last saw it and it still haunts me. What different times yachtsmen live in today but it doesn't alter the fact that we are all just human, all equally fallible. Great film.
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5.0 out of 5 stars deeply moving
I have been aware of the Donald Crowhurst story for some time. I think this film very moving. No body will ever know what really happened to Donald Crowhurst in his final days. Read more
Published 12 months ago by D. C. BROWN

5.0 out of 5 stars None of Us are Perfect
AS WITH SOME PREVIOUS REVIEWS, I TOO HAD,HAD LITTLE SYMPATHY FOR CROWHURST WHEN READING VARIOUS BOOKS COVERING THE 'GOLDEN GLOBE RACE' AND THE FATE OF DONALD CROWHURST, BUT... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Jack Aubery

5.0 out of 5 stars Heroes all!
I saw this video after reading 'A voyage for madmen' which is itself a brilliant read. I am captivated by the sheer courage of these contestants, 9 from all the world. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. Jerome Brown

4.0 out of 5 stars Holds your interest
This is a documentary.

We wanted to watch something different and consciously chose this as it sounded interesting. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ivon of Windermere

5.0 out of 5 stars Sailing Into Oblivion...
"Nowdays...you can pinpoint your position to a few feet on any portion of the globe. In the 60's that just wasn't the case. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Dr. C. David Fernlund

5.0 out of 5 stars A haunting and compelling documentary that will stay with you
This is a must-see documentary film for anyone interested in the sea, exploration and adventure. It is a fascinating account of a man caught between a rock and a hard place (if... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Debbie King

4.0 out of 5 stars Compelling documentary
Comprehensive documentary recounting the story of amateur yachtsman Donald Crowhurst's ambition to win the Sunday Times round-the-world yacht race. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Chris Pearson

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and haunting documentary of a Tragedy in the literal sense
This is a beautiful and completely compelling film; the story of the last voyage of Donald Crowhurst, a completely batty amateur of the finest British tradition, a man with a... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. O. Buxton

2.0 out of 5 stars Shallow actually
Well, the source material is there. I was drawn to this documentary by the tale of Donald Crowhurst's participation in the first singlehanded nonstop round-the-world sailboat race... Read more
Published on 11 May 2007 by yformant

3.0 out of 5 stars Missed Opportunity
Unfortunately, Deep Water does not make the most of what is a fascinating and intriguing story. While the film is rich in unseen footage and interviews with all of the major... Read more
Published on 18 April 2007 by C. Johnson-standley

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