Shirley Valentine
“No one thought she had the courage, the nerve, or the lingerie.”
Synopsis
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.
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SHIRLEY VALENTINE (1989) movie trailer - Hippie Fish Mykonos
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-16
Top Cast
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Pauline Collins
Shirley Valentine-Bradshaw
Tom Conti
Costas Demitriadis
Julia McKenzie
Gillian
Alison Steadman
Jane
Joanna Lumley
Marjorie Majors
Sylvia Syms
Headmistress
Bernard Hill
Joe Bradshaw
George Costigan
Dougie
Anna Keaveney
Jeanette
Tracie Bennett
Millandra
Ken Sharrock
Sydney
Karen Craig
Thelma
Gareth Jefferson
Brian
Gillian Kearney
Young Shirley
Catherine Duncan
Young Marjorie
Cardew Robinson
Londoner
Honora Burke
Londoner's Wife
Marc Zuber
Renos
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 30, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 13, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Gilbert
- Screenplay & Story
- Willy Russell
- Original Score
- Willy Russell
- Original Title
- Shirley Valentine
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Paramount British Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Gilbert
Willy Russell, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman
Willy Russell
Alan Hume
Lesley Walker
John Dark, Lewis Gilbert
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Gilbert
Director
Lewis Gilbert
Producer
Lesley Walker
Editor
Candy Paterson
Costume Design
Alan Hume
Director of Photography
Willy Russell
Screenplay
Willy Russell
Original Music Composer
John Stoll
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shirley Valentine
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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.
Who stars in Shirley Valentine?
The principal cast of Shirley Valentine includes Pauline Collins, Tom Conti, Julia McKenzie, Alison Steadman, Joanna Lumley.
When was Shirley Valentine released and how long is it?
Shirley Valentine was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Shirley Valentine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shirley Valentine was composed by Willy Russell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shirley Valentine?
Shirley Valentine holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).