James Purefoy, Daniel Mays and Tuppence Middleton lead the cast of Fisherman’s Friends, a 2019 comedy-drama about a group of Cornish fishermen who become unlikely singing sensations.
Main cast
- JimJames PurefoyMain
- DannyDaniel MaysMain
- AlwynTuppence MiddletonMain
Supporting cast
- JagoDavid HaymanSupp
- LeadvilleDave JohnsSupp
- MaggieMaggie SteedSupp
- KenSam SwainsburySupp
- TroyNoel ClarkeSupp
- RuthSusan LynchSupp
Guest & voice
- Himself (cameo)Fisherman’s Friends (the real group)Guest
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About this cast
Fisherman’s Friends is a 2019 British comedy-drama film based on the true story of a group of Cornish fishermen who are signed by a record label and become a chart-topping folk group. The film stars James Purefoy as Jim, Daniel Mays as Danny, and Tuppence Middleton as Alwyn, with a supporting cast including David Hayman and Dave Johns.
FAQs
Who plays Jim in Fisherman’s Friends?
James Purefoy plays Jim, the leader of the fishing crew and the group’s singer.
Who plays Danny in Fisherman’s Friends?
Daniel Mays plays Danny, a London music executive who discovers the group.
Who plays Alwyn in Fisherman’s Friends?
Tuppence Middleton plays Alwyn, Jim’s daughter and a local pub landlady.
Is Fisherman’s Friends based on a true story?
Yes, the film is inspired by the real-life story of the Fisherman’s Friends, a group of Cornish fishermen who signed with Universal Records and achieved chart success.
What year was Fisherman’s Friends released?
The film was released in 2019.
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