Shirley(2011)
Shirley 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.
Shirley (2011) is a tv movie, drama and music film directed by Colin Teague, released on September 29, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Ruth Negga, Amira Arish, Lesley Sharp and Charlie Creed-Miles. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Colin Teague
- Writers:
- Shelagh Stephenson
- Producers:
- Katherine Lannon
- Cinematographer:
- Ole Bratt Birkeland
- Composer:
- Ben Foster
- Production:
- Prospect Cymru
- Status:
- Released
Shirley Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ruth Negga
as Shirley Bassey
- Amira Arish
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
Isaiah Cai Forrest
as Henry Bassey Jr
- Divine Faith Utonga
Divine Faith Utonga
as Sharon Bassey
- Larissa Wilson
Larissa Wilson
as Iris Bassey
Matthew Marsh
as Jack Hylton
Key crew
Directed by Colin Teague, written by Shelagh Stephenson, produced by Katherine Lannon.
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Shirley Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 6 ratings.
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Shirley – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shirley online?
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Who stars in Shirley?
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The main cast of Shirley (2011) includes Ruth Negga, Amira Arish, Lesley Sharp, Charlie Creed-Miles and Jeany Spark. The film was directed by Colin Teague. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shirley released?
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Shirley was released on September 29, 2011 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Shirley worth watching?
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Shirley (2011) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.