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Shirley

Shirley

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Shirley
  • Genres: TV Movie, Drama, Music
  • Release Date: 2011-09-29
  • Runtime: 70 minutes
  • Rating: 6.5/10 (6 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Prospect Cymru
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.401
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Ruth Negga

Ruth Negga

as Shirley Bassey

Amira Arish

Amira Arish

as Shirley Bassey (Aged 9)

Lesley Sharp

Lesley Sharp

as Eliza Bassey

Charlie Creed-Miles

Charlie Creed-Miles

as Mike Sullivan

Jeany Spark

Jeany Spark

as Juhni Sullivan

Henry Lloyd-Hughes

Henry Lloyd-Hughes

as Kenneth Hume

Danny Sapani

Danny Sapani

as Bobo

Babou Ceesay

Babou Ceesay

as Henry Bassey

Isaiah Cai Forrest

Isaiah Cai Forrest

as Henry Bassey Jr

Divine Faith Utonga

Divine Faith Utonga

as Sharon Bassey

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Keywords

walesbabypregnancypop singernightclubrags to richessingermixed race childnightclub entertainermixed heritage

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shirley?

Shirley is a TV Movie, Drama, Music movie directed by . It was released on 2011-09-29.

Who are the main actors in Shirley?

The main cast includes Ruth Negga, Amira Arish, Lesley Sharp, Charlie Creed-Miles, Jeany Spark, .

Where can I watch Shirley online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Shirley is available.

Is Shirley based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Shirley?

Shirley has an IMDb rating of 6.5/10 based on 6 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Shirley?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Shirley?

The soundtrack was composed by Prospect Cymru. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Shirley filmed?

Shirley was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Shirley?

The total runtime of Shirley is 70 minutes.

Is Shirley suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Shirley?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Shirley.

Does Shirley have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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