Movie

Shirley

★ 6.5(6)20111h 10m

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Good to know

Director: Colin Teague
Release date: 2011-09-29
Runtime: 1h 10m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Prospect Cymru

About Shirley

Shirley is a 2011 movie in the TV Movie, Drama and Music genres, directed by Colin Teague, starring Ruth Negga, Amira Arish and Lesley Sharp. It has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shirley in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Shirley is the youngest of eight children from a mixed race marriage. By the time she is a toddler the family have moved to the all white area of Splott and by the time she is 12 Shirley has discovered she has an extraordinary voice and can earn money singing in pubs around the docks after her father if jailed for sexual crimes. As a young teenager she begins singing and dancing in 'coloured review shows'. But it is a chance meeting with struggling agent Mike Sullivan that changes her life forever. He promises to make her a star, but has no idea of the personal sacrifice that will mean for the teenaged Shirley.

Cast

Ruth Negga

Shirley Bassey

Amira Arish

Shirley Bassey (Aged 9)

Lesley Sharp

Eliza Bassey

Charlie Creed-Miles

Mike Sullivan

Jeany Spark

Juhni Sullivan

Henry Lloyd-Hughes

Kenneth Hume

Danny Sapani

Bobo

Babou Ceesay

Henry Bassey

Isaiah Cai Forrest

Henry Bassey Jr

Divine Faith Utonga

Sharon Bassey

Larissa Wilson

Iris Bassey

Matthew Marsh

Jack Hylton

Themes & keywords

walesbabypregnancypop singernightclubrags to richessingermixed race childnightclub entertainermixed heritage

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shirley in United States?+

Shirley is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Shirley on Netflix?+

Shirley is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Shirley?+

Shirley has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

Who stars in Shirley?+

Shirley stars Ruth Negga, Amira Arish, Lesley Sharp, Charlie Creed-Miles and Jeany Spark.

When did Shirley come out?+

Shirley is a 2011 movie directed by Colin Teague.

What genre is Shirley?+

Shirley is TV Movie, Drama and Music film.

Who directed Shirley?+

Shirley was directed by Colin Teague.