

Shirley Valentine
No one thought she had the courage, the nerve, or the lingerie.
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
108 min
Release Date
1989-08-30
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
101
Vote Average
6.248
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