Shirley
Originally released in 2011. Shirley is a tv movie/drama film. directed by Colin Teague. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ruth Negga, Amira Arish, and Lesley Sharp
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 29, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ruth Negga
as Shirley Bassey
Amira Arish
as Shirley Bassey (Aged 9)
Lesley Sharp
as Eliza Bassey
Charlie Creed-Miles
as Mike Sullivan
Jeany Spark
as Juhni Sullivan
Henry Lloyd-Hughes
as Kenneth Hume
Danny Sapani
as Bobo
Babou Ceesay
as Henry Bassey
Isaiah Cai Forrest
as Henry Bassey Jr
Divine Faith Utonga
as Sharon Bassey
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Prospect Cymru
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shirley about?
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 discov...
Who directed Shirley?
Shirley was directed by Colin Teague.
How long is Shirley?
Shirley has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Shirley released?
Shirley was released on September 29, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shirley?
The main cast of Shirley includes Ruth Negga, Amira Arish, Lesley Sharp, Charlie Creed-Miles, Jeany Spark.