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Released 7 years ago.
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Fisherman's Friends
"Some Bands Can't Be Managed"
2019 1h 52m EN
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6.7TMDB Β· 199
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Synopsis
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Ten fishermen from Cornwall are signed by Universal Records and achieve a top ten hit with their debut album of Sea Shanties. Based on the true-life story of Cornish folk band, Fisherman's Friends.
βSome Bands Can't Be Managedβ
Cast
Daniel Mays
Danny
James Purefoy
Jim
Tuppence Middleton
Alwyn
David Hayman
Jago
Dave Johns
Leadville
Sam Swainsbury
Rowan
Maggie Steed
Maggie
Noel Clarke
Troy
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Chris Foggin
- Writers
- Piers Ashworth, Meg Leonard, Nick Moorcroft
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United Kingdom
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CINEMA
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Part of the "Fisherman's Friends Collection" β so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Chris Foggin, shot by Simon Tindall. Note their partnership β DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by Rupert Christie. Worth a dedicated listen after β most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Johnny Daukes shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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CAST
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Daniel Mays and James Purefoy and Tuppence Middleton carry the top of the cast.
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FACT
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Marketing tagline: "Some Bands Can't Be Managed".
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IMDB entry: tt1648186 β still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Chris Foggin directs. Simon Tindall behind the camera. Rupert Christie scores. Johnny Daukes cuts. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 1Released 7 years ago.
- 2Part of the "Fisherman's Friends Collection" β so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
- 3Directed by Chris Foggin, shot by Simon Tindall. Note their partnership β DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 4Original score by Rupert Christie. Worth a dedicated listen after β most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 5Editor Johnny Daukes shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 6Daniel Mays and James Purefoy and Tuppence Middleton carry the top of the cast.
- 7Marketing tagline: "Some Bands Can't Be Managed".
- 8IMDB entry: tt1648186 β still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Simon Tindall
- Original score
- Rupert Christie
- Editing
- Johnny Daukes
- Production design
- Hannah Purdy Foggin
- Costume design
- Rebecca Hale
- Makeup / hair
- Gigi Dey
- VFX supervisor
- Jelmen Palsterman
- Sound
- Robert Farr
- Stunt coordinator
- Jamie Edgell
- Runtime
- 112 min Β· 1h 52m
- Aspect ratio (typical)
- 1.37:1 (Academy)
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- EN
- Certification (US)
- PG-13
Part of
Fisherman's Friends Collection
A series of films about singing Cornish fishermen and lifeguards.
Also by
Chris Foggin
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Community reviews
What people are saying
- SWITCH.β 7/10
At the end of the day, if itβs been a long week and youβre feeling low, exhausted and maybe even burned out, a film about a group of unlikely elderly men winning big by doing what they love with the ones they love is exactly what you need. Itβs a great story, and it needed to be told. Iβm thrilled someone introduced me to such wonderful, joyous characters and reminded me that miracles do happen to good people and all in good time. Watching this movie was a much-needed break from the mundane, and it definitely put a smile on my face after a busy day at work. - Lily Meek Read Lily's full review... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-fishermans-friends-a-great-catch-for-a-film-about-friendship-and-music
Production companies
Who made it
- FR
Fred Films
GB
- PO
Powderkeg Pictures
GB
BondIt
US
Key crew
- Executive ProducerJames Scott
- Co-ProducerIan Brown
- Executive ProducerJay Firestone
- Executive ProducerJohn Fields
- Executive ProducerPeter Hampden
- Executive ProducerPeter Nichols
- Executive ProducerPaul Weiland
- Executive ProducerAdrian Politowski
- Makeup ArtistGigi Dey
- Makeup ArtistLucy Allen
- Foley ArtistZoe Freed
- Costume DesignRebecca Hale
- Executive ProducerNorman Merry
- Foley ArtistRebecca Heathcote
- Foley MixerJemma Riley-Tolch
- Foley MixerSam Walsh
- Makeup ArtistJo Caserly
- Executive ProducerWill Young
- Sound Re-Recording MixerRobert Farr
- Sound Effects EditorJames Hayday
- Makeup ArtistRobb Crafer
- Foley EditorAdam Bourne
- Executive ProducerJohn Stevens
- Executive ProducerJames Swarbrick
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- fisherman
- recording contract
- based on true story
- folk music
- cornwall, england
Release history Β· US
When it landed
- Digital2020-07-24PG-13Β· VOD
Also known as
International titles
- Fishermanβs Friends β Vom Kutter in die ChartsDE
- ΠΡΡΠ·ΡΡ ΡΡΠ±Π°ΠΊΠ°RU
