FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS (Theatrical Release UK 2019)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.4|5.0 Starsìììì

Fisherman’s Friends—based on the story of shantie-singing fishermen in Port Isaac, Cornwall, England—becomes an explosive WOW! due to its realistic capture of small village attitudes steeped in hundreds of years of commonly shared history. Be aware that the film does not start out with the big bang…it builds to that…stick it out through the opening scenes and a story unfolds that completely entertains with its charm, values, and effortless luring of its audience into caring about this village and the fate of each of its characters. Know that the movie contains very earthy scenes, humor, and music throughout but it will not fail to entertain the audience appreciating the basic human story of life.

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Storyline 

The story of fishermen who sing old time fishermen’s songs and the talent scout who decides to promote them at all costs. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Chris Foggin for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Nick Moorcroft, Meg Leonard, and James Spring for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Danny (Daniel Mays), Jim (James Purefoy), Jago (David Hayman), Troy (Noel Clarke), Journalist (Jo Hart), Trieve (Julian Seager), Leadville (Dave Johns), Rowan (Sam Swainsbury), Maggie (Maggie Steed), Driss (Vahid Gold), Alwyn (Tuppence Middleton), Charles Montague (Christopher Villiers), Tamsyn (Meadow Nobrega), Leah (Jade Anouka), and Nurse (Ashley Bannerman). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie becomes a good adult share film.

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Ben Meyers