Movie

The Ballad of Shirley Collins

★ 6.5(6)20171h 33m

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Director: Tim Plester, Rob Curry
Release date: 2017-10-16
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom

The Ballad of Shirley Collins — trailer

About The Ballad of Shirley Collins

The Ballad of Shirley Collins is a 2017 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Tim Plester and Rob Curry, starring Shirley Collins, Hannah Arterton and Stewart Lee. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Ballad of Shirley Collins in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

One of the most important English singers of 20th-century traditional song, Shirley Collins and her sister Dolly stood at the epicentre of the folk music revival from the 1950s through to the 1970s. Directors Rob Curry and Tim Plester have created a poetic response to the life and times of this totemic musical figure. Four years in the making, and co-produced by Fifth Column Films and Burning Bridges, The Ballad of Shirley Collins is the fascinating first release from Fire Films – available to you exclusively through the Lush Player. A captivating study of heritage, posterity, and the true ancestral melodies of the people, this heart-warming film revolves around Shirley's tragic loss of her voice and struggle back to the limelight. And ultimately, it suggests that in these turbulent, increasingly untethered times, we may need Shirley Collins and all she represents more than ever.

Cast

Shirley Collins

Herself

Hannah Arterton

Narrator

Stewart Lee

Himself

Sam Amidon

Himself

Dr. John Tully

Himself

David Tibet

Himself

Elle Osborne

Herself

Ian Kearey

Himself

Ossian Brown

Himself

Stephen Thrower

Himself

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Ballad of Shirley Collins in Ireland?+

The Ballad of Shirley Collins is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Ballad of Shirley Collins on Netflix?+

The Ballad of Shirley Collins is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Ballad of Shirley Collins?+

The Ballad of Shirley Collins has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in The Ballad of Shirley Collins?+

The Ballad of Shirley Collins stars Shirley Collins, Hannah Arterton, Stewart Lee, Sam Amidon and Dr. John Tully.

When did The Ballad of Shirley Collins come out?+

The Ballad of Shirley Collins is a 2017 movie directed by Tim Plester and Rob Curry.

What genre is The Ballad of Shirley Collins?+

The Ballad of Shirley Collins is Documentary film.

Who directed The Ballad of Shirley Collins?+

The Ballad of Shirley Collins was directed by Tim Plester and Rob Curry.