Deep Water
★ 7.2 · 2006 · 92m · Documentary · Adventure · Drama · Action
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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