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Shirley Valentine (1989)
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This is the movie that brought cinema stardom to Pauline Collins at an age when actresses are often resigned to sitcom suburbia. Collins's performance as the long-suffering housewife who decamps to a Greek island and Tom Conti is quite sublime and carefully crafted. Director Lewis Gilbert manages to retain the best of Willy Russell's theatrical devices — Collins talking to the kitchen wall, for instance — while opening out the action to embrace a big-screen atmosphere. The supporting cast, particularly Bernard Hill as Collins's Neanderthal husband, is equally convincing, with only the hammy Conti (glistening teeth and appalling accent) striking a momentary false note. SR
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Running time
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104min
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Country of origin
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US / UK
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Genre
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Comedy
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Original language
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English
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Screenplay
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Willy Russell, from his play
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Theatrical distributor
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U.I.P. (UK)
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UK cinema certificate
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15
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| Academy 1989 |
Actress in a Leading Role |
Pauline Collins |
Nominee |
| BAFTA 1989 |
Best Actress in a Leading Role |
Pauline Collins |
Winner |
| BAFTA 1989 |
Best Adapted Screenplay |
Willy Russell |
Nominee |
| BAFTA 1989 |
Best Film |
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