Shirley (2011): Cast
Shirley is a 2011 music drama directed by Colin Teague, starring Ruth Negga as Shirley Bassey, Charlie Creed-Miles and Jeany Spark. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 10m (70 min)
- Director
- Colin Teague
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Prospect Cymru
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Shirley About?
The premise of Shirley without spoilers.
Born the youngest of eight in a mixed‑race marriage, Shirley’s family moves to the all‑white district of Splott. By age twelve she discovers a prodigious singing voice, performing in dockside pubs after her father is imprisoned for sexual offences. As a teen she joins coloured revue shows, and a chance encounter with agent Mike Sullivan promises stardom—though it demands personal sacrifice.
Shirley Cast & Characters
Ruth Negga leads the cast as Shirley Bassey, with Charlie Creed-Miles as Mike Sullivan and Jeany Spark as Juhni Sullivan. Directed by Colin Teague; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Colin Teague
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Ruth Negga as Shirley Bassey - Charlie Creed-Miles as Mike Sullivan
- Jeany Spark as Juhni Sullivan
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Lesley Sharp as Eliza Bassey
Also Starring in Shirley
· 10 more- Matthew Marsh Jack Hylton
- Babou Ceesay Henry Bassey
- Danny Sapani Bobo
- Colin Mace Agent
- Di Botcher Mrs Morrison
- Henry Lloyd-Hughes Kenneth Hume
- Larissa Wilson Iris Bassey
- Amira Arish Shirley Bassey (Aged 9)
- Isaiah Cai Forrest Henry Bassey Jr
- Divine Faith Utonga Sharon Bassey
More from Colin Teague
More films directed by Colin Teague: Dark Heart, Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer’s Curse, The Sarah Jane Adventures: Invasion of the Bane and The Last Drop.
Shirley Also Known As
Also known as “Ширлі”.
- Also known as
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- Ширлі
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Shirley FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Shirley, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shirley?
Shirley runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).
When was Shirley released?
Shirley was released on September 29, 2011.
Who directed Shirley?
Shirley was directed by Colin Teague.
More films by Colin Teague Who is in the cast of Shirley?
Shirley stars Ruth Negga as Shirley Bassey, Charlie Creed-Miles as Mike Sullivan and Jeany Spark as Juhni Sullivan, among 14 credited actors.
Does Shirley have a post-credit scene?
No. Shirley has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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