Stella Does Tricks

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Stella Does Tricks

1997

1h 39m

6.4(18 votes)

Drama

Overview

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

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19 members

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Kelly Macdonald

Stella

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James Bolam

Mr. Peters

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Hans Matheson

Eddie

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Ewan Stewart

Francis McGuire

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Lindsay Henderson

Young Stella

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Lisa Adam

Young Stella's Friend

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Jennifer Todd

Young Stella's Friend

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Andy Serkis

Fitz

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Emma Faulkner

Belle

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Suzanne Maddock

Carol

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Nick Stringer

Edward

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Andrzej Borkowski

Polish Cafe Owner

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Joyce Henderson

Auntie Aileen

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Richard Syms

Donald

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Dimitri Andreas

Greek Hotelier

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Shaun Williamson

Mr Peters' Driver

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Paul Chahidi

Chris

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Molly Innes

Cake Shop Owner

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Leona Walker

Young Girl in Park

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