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Fisherman's Friends
Fisherman's Friends

Fisherman's Friends

  • 2019 film

Comedy about a group of Cornish fisherman whose singing group lands a record deal. Stars Daniel Mays, James Purefoy, David Hayman, Dave Johns, Sam Swainsbury and more.

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Fisherman's Friends. Image shows from L to R: Rowan (Sam Swainsbury), Jago (David Hayman), Jim (James Purefoy), Danny (Daniel Mays), Leadville (Dave Johns), Alwyn (Tuppence Middleton), Maggie (Maggie Steed), Tamsyn (Meadow Nobrega)

Key details

Genre
Film
Released
2019
Stars
Daniel Mays, James Purefoy, David Hayman, Dave Johns, Sam Swainsbury, Tuppence Middleton, Maggie Steed, Vahid Gold and more
Writers
Nick Moorcroft, Meg Leonard and Piers Ashworth
Director
Chris Foggin
Producers
James Spring, Meg Leonard, Nick Moorcroft, Phil Hunt, Compton Ross, James Swarbrick, Will Young, Philip Greader and more
Companies

This film is inspired by the true story of Port Isaac's Fishermen's Friends who went from singing in the village harbour to a deal with Island Records, a top-ten album and performing on the pyramid stage at Glastonbury.

In a twist of fate, cynical music executive Danny finds himself in a small Cornish village trying to sign a group of shanty singing fishermen. Attempting to overcome the fishermen's scepticism about the music business he finds himself drawn into the community, has his integrity tested and ultimately is shown the meaning of loyalty, love and friendship.

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Additional details

Tagline
Some bands can't be managed
UK certificate
12A
Duration
112 minutes
UK release
Friday 15th March 2019
Distributors

Entertainment Films

Production
Location
Camera set-up
Single camera
Picture
Colour

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Broadcast details

Most recent repeats
  • Wednesday 19th June 2024 at 8:00pm on 4seven
  • Saturday 15th June 2024 at 8:00pm on C4
  • Thursday 2nd May 2024 at 6:35pm on Film4

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