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The film is based on a true story about Port Isaac's Fisherman's Friends, a group of Cornish fishermen from Port Isaac who were signed by Universal Records and achieved a top 10 hit with their debut album of traditional sea shanties.[1]. The film stars Daniel Mays, James Purefoy, David Hayman, Dave Johns, Sam Swainsbury, Tuppence Middleton, Noel Clarke, Christian Brassington, Maggie Steed, Jade Anouka.
[5], A sequel, about the band singing at Glastonbury, is in pre-production. Apparently, the crystals in your ears become dislodged, which makes you feel like you’re still at sea when you’re on dry land.”.
Log in. Fisherman's Friends is a 2019 British romantic comedy film directed by Chris Foggin from a screenplay by Nick Moorcroft, Meg Leonard and Piers Ashworth. “It’s one of the most tranquil and beautiful parts of the U.K. that you could ever wish to visit.”, But the sea is fickle, and we see this firsthand in “Fisherman’s Friends.” Mays let us in on what it’s really like to film in a boat.
This makes for some great scenes between Mays and Purefoy. In addition to the ensemble cast, which also includes distinguished character actors David Hayman and Dave Johns, the actual Fisherman’s Friends also pop up, and not just in cameos playing pub patrons. He goes on an amazing journey throughout the film. They also lend their voices to the soundtrack, and according to Mays, the singing we hear is actually their voices blended with the voices of the actors. Also on this trip, a getaway to the small seaside town of Port Isaac, Cornwall, is Danny’s colleague Driss (, ). “Some of those days at sea were particularly windy.
At one point, the guys stop to listen to Fisherman’s Friends, a local group that performs weekly on the port to the delight of the locals, most of them who have some connection to one or more of the musicians. [4], Island Records released the film's original soundtrack titled Keep Hauling - Music From The Movie on 15 March 2019. The film was #3 in its second weekend taking $1,285,332.
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), a young family man who’s part of the group, with his business, the Golden Lion, a pub that he inherited from his father that is the heart of Port Isaac.
“I just allowed the whole environment and landscape to seep into the performance,” recalled Mays. The film was #4 in its third weekend taking $820,293.
The film was released on 503 screens on 15 March 2019 in the United Kingdom and debuted at #2 in the UK Box office chart, grossing $1,534,908 in its opening weekend behind global box office phenomenon Captain Marvel. [3] All members of the band have cameos in the film and worked as consultants on the film. However, while most of Fisherman’s Friends are keen on the idea of a record deal, Jim has a harder time warming up to Danny and what he represents. Fisherman’s Friends sing sea shanties, a catchy genre of music that was apparently “the rock ‘n’ roll of 1752.”.
The character of Danny is based on the real-life manager of Fisherman’s Friends Ian Brown, a London record executive who still looks after them. “He’s such an amazing character, James,” said Mays. Danny becomes the ultimate ‘fish out of water’ struggling to gain the respect and enthusiasm of the unlikely boy band that consists of Jim, Jago, Leadville and Rowan, who all value friendship and community over fame and fortune. Also on this trip, a getaway to the small seaside town of Port Isaac, Cornwall, is Danny’s colleague Driss (Vahid Gold) and their boss, Troy (Noel Clarke). “Fisherman’s Friends” sees Mays, a versatile actor who has previously had supporting roles in films like “1917” and “Atonement” and most recently co-starred in the Netflix series “White Lines,” take on a romantic leading man role for the first time.
“They just, literally, welcomed us with open arms,” Mays said of the musicians.
In addition to the ensemble cast, which also includes distinguished character actors, , the actual Fisherman’s Friends also pop up, and not just in cameos playing pub patrons.
Fisherman’s Friends sing sea shanties, a catchy genre of music that was apparently “the rock ‘n’ roll of 1752.”, At first glance, Fisherman’s Friends seem nothing more than a quaint, regional act, but after a listen, it’s obvious that these guys have real talent.
He’s done so many great roles over the years. There’s also the tiny detail of Troy having lied about his interest in Fisherman’s Friends, which means Danny has to go to bat for them all alone. Her relationship with Danny, which starts out antagonistic but becomes mutually beneficial, is heartwarming to watch unfold, especially as Danny becomes something of a father figure to her young daughter, Tamsin (Meadow Nobrega).