Shirley Valentine (1989)
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- R
- 1h 48min
- Comedy, Drama
- 30 Aug 1989 (USA)
- Movie
Shirley is a 42-year-old bored Liverpudlian housewife who takes a holiday trip to Greece and meets a local man who bolsters her self-confidence. She evolves and transforms to the point that her husband doesn't even recognize her.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 7 nominations.
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| Pauline Collins | ... |
Shirley Valentine
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| Tom Conti | ... |
Costas
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| Julia McKenzie | ... |
Gillian
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| Alison Steadman | ... |
Jane
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| Joanna Lumley | ... |
Marjorie
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| Sylvia Syms | ... |
Headmistress
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| Bernard Hill | ... |
Joe
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| George Costigan | ... |
Dougie
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| Anna Keaveney | ... |
Jeanette
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| Tracie Bennett | ... |
Millandra
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Ken Sharrock | ... |
Sydney
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Karen Craig | ... |
Thelma
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Gareth Jefferson | ... |
Brian
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| Gillian Kearney | ... |
Young Shirley
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| Catharine Duncan | ... |
Young Marjorie
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Cardew Robinson | ... |
Londoner
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Honora Burke | ... |
Londoner's Wife
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| Marc Zuber | ... |
Renos
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Deborah Yhip | ... |
Sharon-Louise
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Ray Armstrong | ... |
Executive Type
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John Hartley | ... |
German Tourist
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Marlene Morley | ... |
German Tourist
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Annee Blott | ... |
Chambermaid
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Matthew Long | ... |
Male Teacher
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Ruth Russell | ... |
Veronica
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Sarah Nolan | ... |
Maureen
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| Diane Whitley | ... |
Liz
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| Joanne Zorian | ... |
Carol
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Geraldine Griffiths | ... |
Sally
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Elaine Boisseau | ... |
Woman in Taverna
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Giorgos Xidakis | ... |
Spiro
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Sheila Aza | ... |
Cooking Teacher
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Alex Wright | ... |
Kid in Car
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Ged McKenna | ... |
Van Driver
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Roy Beck | ... |
Airline passenger (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Lewis Gilbert | ||
Written by
| Willy Russell | ... | (play) |
| Willy Russell | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| John Dark | ... | executive producer |
| Lewis Gilbert | ... | producer |
Music by
| Willy Russell | ||
Cinematography by
| Alan Hume | ||
Editing by
| Lesley Walker | ||
Editorial Department
| Rona Buchanan | ... | 2nd assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Jeremy Hume | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Allan Foenander | ||
Production Design by
| John Stoll | ||
Costume Design by
| Candy Paterson | ||
Makeup Department
| Lois Burwell | ... | makeup artist |
| Basil Newall | ... | makeup supervisor |
Production Management
| Haris Kontorouhas | ... | unit manager: Greece |
| Roy Stevens | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mishka Cheyko | ... | assistant director (as Michel Cheyko) |
| Stephen Gilbert | ... | second unit director |
| Kieron Phipps | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Amanda Ackland-Snow | ... | set dresser |
| John Allenby | ... | property master |
| Vernon Harris | ... | storyboard artist |
| Steven Sallybanks | ... | scenic artist |
| Ron Benton | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Drew Struzan | ... | poster artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Jonathan Bates | ... | sound editor |
| Roy Charman | ... | sound editor |
| Gerry Humphreys | ... | sound mixer |
| David Pearson | ... | boom operator |
| Lionel Strutt | ... | adr mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Garth Inns | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Simon Cockren | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
| Shaune Harrison | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Gary Shaw | ... | optical cameraman (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dennis Brock | ... | gaffer |
| Sean Connor | ... | clapper loader |
| Eddie Dias | ... | lighting coordinator: Michael Samuelson Lighting |
| Tommy Finch | ... | best boy |
| John Fletcher | ... | assistant camera: second unit |
| John Harris | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| Martin Hume | ... | camera operator |
| Simon Hume | ... | camera focus |
| Bob Penn | ... | still photographer |
| Stephen Williams | ... | camera operator: rostrum camera (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Cynthea Dowling | ... | wardrobe mistress |
Location Management
| Peter Carter | ... | location manager |
| Renny Tasker | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Brooks Arthur | ... | music producer |
| Jeff Atmajian | ... | music arranger: main theme |
| Keith Grant | ... | music recordist |
| Giorgos Hatzinasios | ... | composer: Greek music (as George Hatzinassios) |
| Christopher Palmer | ... | music arranger / orchestrator |
| Harry Rabinowitz | ... | music supervisor |
| Chris Walker | ... | additional orchestrator |
| Mark Berrow | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Hans Engstrom | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| Skaila Kanga | ... | musician: harp (uncredited) |
| Paul Mottram | ... | additional orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Gerry O'Riordan | ... | assistant music engineer (uncredited) |
| Derek Watkins | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Anne Edwards | ... | script supervisor (as Ann Edwards) |
Additional Crew
| Andy Albrecht | ... | title coordinator |
| Lorraine Fennell | ... | production coordinator |
| Peter Lowry | ... | title designer |
| Gary Nixon | ... | assistant accountant |
| Robert Reynolds | ... | publicist |
| Eric Stemp | ... | title sketches |
| Brian Brockwell | ... | production accountant (uncredited) |
| Geoff Freeman | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
| Danielle Kretzmer | ... | assistant to producer (uncredited) |
| Paul Landsberger | ... | accounting assistant (uncredited) |
| Jane Oscroft | ... | production controller (uncredited) |
| Sara-Jane Valentine | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1989) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Paramount Pictures (1989) (United States) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1990) (Japan) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1990) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1990) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1990) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (1990) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- United Pictures Finland (1990) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (1990) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Esselte Video (1990) (Finland) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- Canal+ (1992) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (1996) (Finland) (tv)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2004) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Premier Video (2004) (Russia) (VHS)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2006) (Finland) (tv)
- Warner Archive Collection (2013) (United States) (DVD)
- Paramount Channel (2020) (France) (tv)
- CIC Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Malo Video (Canada) (VHS) (dubbed)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Dolby Stereo (in selected theatres)
- Geoff Axtell Associates (titles and opticals)
- Michael Samuelson Lighting (lighting equipment)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
- Silva Screen Records (soundtrack)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Shirley's a middle-aged Liverpool housewife,who finds herself talking to the wall while she prepares her husband's chip'n'egg, wondering what happened to her life. She compares scenes in her current life to how she used to be, and feels stagnated and in a rut. But when she best friend wins an all-expenses-paid vacation to Greece for two, Shirley begins to see the world, and herself, in a better light. Written by Kathy Li |
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| Taglines | No one thought she had the courage. The nerve. Or the lingerie. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The name of the exotic Greek locale in Mykonos made famous by this movie is Agios Ioannis Beach situated at Agios Ioannis Bay. The location has been nick-named the "Shirley Valentine Beach". See more » |
| Goofs | Shirley's school is in Liverpool, yet all the other girls in the school start singing Jerusalem with southern accents. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Sea of Love/True Love/The Big Picture/Shirley Valentine/The Rachel Papers (1989). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Girl Who Used to Be Me See more » |
| Quotes |
Shirley Valentine:
I have allowed myself to lead this little life, when inside me there was so much more. And it's all gone unused. And now it never will be. Why do we get all this life if we don't ever use it? Why do we get all these feelings and dreams and hopes if we don't ever use them? See more » |