Stella Does Tricks

Stella Does Tricks

Stella Does Tricks

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Stella Does Tricks

1997

1h 39m

6.5(19 votes)

Drama

Overview

A young Glaswegian prostitute in London tries to start a new life.

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Production Companies

BFI

The Scottish Arts Council

Channel 4 Television

Cast & Crew

19 members

Acting

Kelly Macdonald

Stella

Kelly Macdonald

Acting

James Bolam

Mr. Peters

James Bolam

Acting

Hans Matheson

Eddie

Hans Matheson

Acting

Ewan Stewart

Francis McGuire

Ewan Stewart

Acting

Lindsay Henderson

Young Stella

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Acting

Lisa Adam

Young Stella's Friend

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Acting

Jennifer Todd

Young Stella's Friend

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Acting

Andy Serkis

Fitz

Andy Serkis

Acting

Emma Faulkner

Belle

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Acting

Suzanne Maddock

Carol

Suzanne Maddock

Acting

Nick Stringer

Edward

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Acting

Andrzej Borkowski

Polish Cafe Owner

Andrzej Borkowski

Acting

Joyce Henderson

Auntie Aileen

Joyce Henderson

Acting

Richard Syms

Donald

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Dimitri Andreas

Greek Hotelier

Dimitri Andreas

Acting

Shaun Williamson

Mr Peters' Driver

Shaun Williamson

Acting

Paul Chahidi

Chris

Paul Chahidi

Acting

Molly Innes

Cake Shop Owner

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Leona Walker

Young Girl in Park

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