Heart-breaking drama about the relationship between much-loved British film star Gracie Fields and Italian-born Hollywood director Monty Banks., Biopic about popular WWII-era British entertainer Gracie Fields (Jane Horrocks). Included: her relationship with Italian filmmaker Monty Banks (Tom Hollander) and the bigotry they faced when Italy entered the war against the Allies. David Dawson, Ellie Haddington. Directed by Brian Percival., Singer and comedienne from Rochdale, Gracie Fields was the nation’s darling. Beginning on the cusp of World War II and at the phenomenal peak of her career, this heart-breaking love story tells of Gracie’s relationship with Italian-born Hollywood director, Monty Banks and its staggering repercussions.