Shirley Valentine(1989)
“No one thought she had the courage, the nerve, or the lingerie.”
Overview
Wondering what has happened to herself, now feeling stagnant and in a rut, Shirley Valentine finds herself regularly talking to the wall while preparing her husband's chips and egg. When her best friend wins a trip-for-two to Greece Shirley begins to see the world, and herself, in a different light.
Director
Lewis Gilbert
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Cast
Pauline Collins
as Shirley Valentine-Bradshaw
Tom Conti
as Costas Demitriadis
Julia McKenzie
as Gillian
Alison Steadman
as Jane
Joanna Lumley
as Marjorie Majors
Sylvia Syms
as Headmistress
Bernard Hill
as Joe Bradshaw
George Costigan
as Dougie
Anna Keaveney
as Jeanette
Tracie Bennett
as Millandra
Ken Sharrock
as Sydney
Karen Craig
as Thelma
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shirley Valentine?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Shirley Valentine (1989).
What is Shirley Valentine about?▼
Wondering what has happened to herself, now feeling stagnant and in a rut, Shirley Valentine finds herself regularly talking to the wall while preparing her husband's chips and egg. When her best friend wins a trip-for-two to Greece Shirley begins to see the world, and herself, in a different light.
Who directed Shirley Valentine?▼
Shirley Valentine was directed by Lewis Gilbert and released in 1989. It is a romance, comedy film.
How long is Shirley Valentine?▼
Shirley Valentine has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in Shirley Valentine?▼
The cast of Shirley Valentine includes Pauline Collins as Shirley Valentine-Bradshaw, Tom Conti as Costas Demitriadis, Julia McKenzie as Gillian, Alison Steadman as Jane, Joanna Lumley as Marjorie Majors and more.
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