Captain Webb

Captain Webb

Synopsis

In 1875 Captain Matthew Webb, a retired merchant seaman, survived fierce winds, treacherous currents and multiple jellyfish stings to swim from Dover to the shores of France, a crossing that took almost 22 hours and spanned 39 miles. The English Channel would not be swum again for 36 years, and to this day more people have climbed Everest than successfully swum across the Channel.

Captain Webb

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Captain Webb - Official Trailer (HD)

Captain Webb - Official Trailer (HD)

Now Playing: Captain Webb - Official Trailer (HD)
Starring: Warren Brown, Steve Oram, Georgia Maguire, Terry Mynott, Tom Stourton, Hannah Tointon.

The true story of the first man to swim the English Channel. In theatres in the UK August 14th. Directed by Justin Hardy. Starring Warren Brown, Steve Oram, Georgia Maguire, Terry Mynott, Tom Stourton and Hannah Tointon.