About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
2011
Runtime
1h 10m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.5/10
Votes
6
Genre
TV Movie, Drama, Music
Director
Language
EN
Cast
wales
baby
pregnancy
pop singer
nightclub
rags to riches
singer
mixed race child
nightclub entertainer
mixed heritage
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Questions about Shirley
How long is Shirley?
Shirley has a runtime of 1h 10m (1 hour and 10 minutes).
Who directed Shirley?
Shirley was directed by Colin Teague and released in 2011.
What genre is Shirley?
Shirley is a TV Movie, Drama, Music film (2011).
Who stars in Shirley?
The cast of Shirley includes Ruth Negga, Amira Arish, Lesley Sharp, Charlie Creed-Miles, Jeany Spark.
What is the TMDB rating for Shirley?
Shirley has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 6 votes.
