Shirley
2011, English. Directed by Colin Teague.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Colin TeagueDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 29 September 2011
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Shelagh Stephenson
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Shirley runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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Shirley isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 September 2011. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shirley?
If you liked Shirley, try Bessie, Jailhouse Rock, Better Man.
Who directed Shirley?
Shirley (2011) was directed by Colin Teague and stars Ruth Negga, Amira Arish, Lesley Sharp.