Shirley (2011)
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.
| Movie ID | 24333 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama, Music, TV Movie |
| Director | Colin Teague |
| Main cast | Ruth Negga, Amira Arish, Lesley Sharp, Charlie Creed-Miles, Jeany Spark, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Danny Sapani, Babou Ceesay |
| Release date | 29 September 2011 |
| Release year | 2011 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 70 min (1h 10m) |
| Rating | 6.5 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Prospect Cymru |
Director: Colin Teague
Writers: Shelagh Stephenson
Top cast
Ruth NeggaShirley Bassey
Amira ArishShirley Bassey (Aged 9)
Lesley SharpEliza Bassey
Charlie Creed-MilesMike Sullivan
Jeany SparkJuhni Sullivan
Henry Lloyd-HughesKenneth Hume
Danny SapaniBobo
Babou CeesayHenry Bassey
Isaiah Cai ForrestHenry Bassey Jr
Divine Faith UtongaSharon Bassey
Larissa WilsonIris Bassey
Matthew MarshJack Hylton
Di BotcherMrs Morrison
Colin MaceAgent
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