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Shirley Valentine poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.4 / 100
1989·Comedy / Drama / Romance·1h 48m

SHIRLEY VALENTINE

“No one thought she had the courage, the nerve, or the lingerie.”

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.

Above the Line
Lewis Gilbert·DirectorWilly Russell·ScreenplayAlan Bergman·LyricistAlan Hume·Director of PhotographyWilly Russell·Original Music ComposerLesley Walker·Editor
Cast
Pauline Collins·Shirley Valentine-BradshawTom Conti·Costas DemitriadisJulia McKenzie·GillianAlison Steadman·JaneJoanna Lumley·Marjorie MajorsSylvia Syms·HeadmistressBernard Hill·Joe BradshawGeorge Costigan·DougieAnna Keaveney·JeanetteTracie Bennett·Millandra
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 5
Lewis Gilbert·DirectorKieron Phipps·Second Assistant DirectorStephen Gilbert·Second Unit DirectorMishka Cheyko·Assistant DirectorAnne Edwards·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
Willy Russell·ScreenplayAlan Bergman·LyricistMarilyn Bergman·Lyricist
Camera· 2
Alan Hume·Director of PhotographyBob Penn·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Lesley Walker·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Willy Russell·Original Music ComposerMarvin Hamlisch·SongsDavid Pearson·Boom OperatorGerry Humphreys·Sound MixerJonathan Bates·Sound Editor
Art & Design· 6
Candy Paterson·Costume DesignJohn Stoll·Production DesignLois Burwell·Makeup ArtistBasil Newall·Makeup SupervisorJohn Allenby·Property MasterVernon Harris·Storyboard Artist
Production· 5
John Dark·Executive ProducerLewis Gilbert·ProducerAllan Foenander·CastingHaris Kontorouhas·Unit ManagerLorraine Fennell·Production Coordinator
Other Departments· 3
Cynthea Dowling·Wardrobe MasterSteven Sallybanks·Scenic ArtistGarth Inns·Special Effects Supervisor
By the Numbers
68.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
IMDb
72%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Shirley Valentine's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0088CC
#FFFFFF
#884422
Mood
Lighthearted, Romantic
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster is divided into three horizontal sections. The top section shows a woman with curly dark hair looking surprised while holding a teacup and saucer, an”

comedyromance
Key Elements
TeacupsSaucersWine BottleMale Statue
Atmosphere
Bright, Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
7/10
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