Shirley Valentine
~No one thought she had the courage, the nerve, or the lingerie.
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.
Genres
- Romance
- Comedy
General Information
Release Date: 1989-08-30
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 108 min
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