Storyline
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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Cast & Crew
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Shirley was released on September 29, 2011.
The runtime of Shirley is 1h 10m.
Shirley is a TV Movie, Drama, Music movie.
Shirley has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.
Shirley is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Shirley was directed by Colin Teague.
The main cast of Shirley includes Ruth Negga, Amira Arish, Lesley Sharp.
Shirley is originally in English.