Bank of Dave
- Director: Chris Foggin
- Writer: Piers Ashworth
- Actors: Joel Fry, Phoebe Dynevor, Rory Kinnear, Jo Hartley, Paul Kaye, Angus Wright, Darwin Taylor, Harry Michell, Naomi Battrick, Katy Taylor
What is the film "Bank of Dave" about?
Based on the true-life experiences of Dave Fishwick; 'Bank of Dave' tells the story of how a working class Burnley man and self-made millionaire fought to set up a community bank so that he could help the local businesses of Burnley not only survive, but thrive. In his bid to help his beloved community of Burnley he has to take on the elitist financial instutions of London and fight to receive the first, new banking license to be issued in over 100 years. Joel Fry (Yesterday, In The Earth, Love Wedding Repeat), who recently starred as one of the leads in the big budget, family movie Cruella, plays young London lawyer Hugh who is hired by Dave to fight his case against the British banking system. Star of Netflix hit Bridgerton, Phoebe Dynevor (The Colour Room) plays feisty local doctor Alexandra. The character of Dave is played by Olivier winner and BAFTA nomee Rory Kinnear (Bond, Penny Dreadful and The Imitation Game).
