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Overcome by the drudgery of everyday domestic life, housewife Shirley Valentine wishes for a change of pace. When her best friend Jane invites her on a free trip to Greece, she simply cannot refuse. After a few days of lounging on golden Mediterranean beaches, Shirley is back to her sprightly old self, and when she meets Costas Caldes, the two engage in an unforgettable love affair which will change their lives forever.

Keywords:

Comedy, Drama, Romance, Based-on-Play, Movie, Film, Movies, Films, Oscar Best Actress Nominee

Additional Information:

(1989) (4 Star)

Cast:

Pauline Collins	.... Shirley Valentine-Bradshaw
Tom Conti	.... Costas Caldes
Julia McKenzie	.... Gillian
Alison Steadman	.... Jane
Joanna Lumley	.... Marjorie Majors
Sylvia Syms	.... Headmistress

Supporting Cast:

Bernard Hill	.... Joe Bradshaw
George Costigan	.... Dougie
Anna Keaveney	.... Jeanette
Tracie Bennett	.... Millandra Bradshaw
Ken Sharrock	.... Sydney
Karen Craig	.... Thelma
Gareth Jefferson	.... Brian Bradshaw
Gillian Kearney	.... Young Shirley Valentine
Catharine Duncan	.... Young Marjorie Majors

Directors:

Lewis Gilbert

Writers:

Willy Russell

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