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Shirley

2011-09-29 · 70 min · ★ 6.5

TV Movie · Drama · Music

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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Directors
Colin Teague
Production companies
Prospect Cymru
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ruth NeggaRuth NeggaShirley Bassey
Amira ArishShirley Bassey (Aged 9)
Lesley SharpLesley SharpEliza Bassey
Charlie Creed-MilesCharlie Creed-MilesMike Sullivan
Jeany SparkJeany SparkJuhni Sullivan
Henry Lloyd-HughesHenry Lloyd-HughesKenneth Hume
Danny SapaniDanny SapaniBobo
Babou CeesayBabou CeesayHenry Bassey
Isaiah Cai ForrestHenry Bassey Jr
Divine Faith UtongaSharon Bassey
Larissa WilsonIris Bassey
Matthew MarshMatthew MarshJack Hylton
Di BotcherDi BotcherMrs Morrison
Colin MaceColin MaceAgent

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