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Stella Does Tricks

  • 1996
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
682
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Kelly Macdonald in Stella Does Tricks (1996)
Drama

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

  • Director
    • Coky Giedroyc
  • Writer
    • A.L. Kennedy
  • Stars
    • Kelly Macdonald
    • James Bolam
    • Hans Matheson
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    682
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Coky Giedroyc
    • Writer
      • A.L. Kennedy
    • Stars
      • Kelly Macdonald
      • James Bolam
      • Hans Matheson
    • 12User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Kelly Macdonald
    Kelly Macdonald
    • Stella
    James Bolam
    James Bolam
    • Mr. Peters - Pimp
    Hans Matheson
    Hans Matheson
    • Eddie - Stella's Boyfriend
    Ewan Stewart
    Ewan Stewart
    • Francis - Stella's father
    Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis
    • Fitz - Thug
    Paul Chahidi
    Paul Chahidi
    • Chris
    Lindsay Henderson
    • Child Stella
    Lisa Adam
    • Child Stella's Friend
    Dimitri Andreas
    Dimitri Andreas
    • Greek Hotelier
    Andrzej Borkowski
    • Polish Cafe' Owner
    Antoine de Caunes
    Antoine de Caunes
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Claire Driver
    • Angry Post Office Customer
    • (scenes deleted)
    Emma Faulkner
    • Belle
    Joyce Henderson
    • Auntie Aileen
    Molly Innes
    • Cake Shop Owner
    Suzanne Maddock
    • Carol
    Nick Stringer
    Nick Stringer
    • Edward
    Richard Syms
    Richard Syms
    • Donald
    • Director
      • Coky Giedroyc
    • Writer
      • A.L. Kennedy
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    • Trivia
      The last line in the film "It's a story, but that's why I'm here to tell you stories, so picture the scene," is sampled as the first line in Wax Taylor's song "Our Dance".
    • Connections
      Features Fifteen to One (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      This Is Mine
      Written by PJ Harvey, Nick Bicât and A.L. Kennedy
      Produced by and courtesy of Island Records Ltd.
      Music by Nick Bicât
      Performed by PJ Harvey
      Courtesy of Island Records Ltd.

    User reviews12

    Featured review
    6/10

    HALF-DECENT BRITISH FILM?

    The output from British studios has been mixed to say the least, over the past 3/4 years. This is worth a viewing. It is sluggish over the first 30 minutes, and lacks a narrative direction. However you become drawn into Stella's life and frequent mistakes. A tender movie that doesn't go for the cliche.
    • kevin c
    • Oct 22, 2000
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 28, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Stella - Lolita Fahişe
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Compulsive Films
      • Sidewalk Productions
      • British Film Institute (BFI)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,224
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,361
      • Jan 30, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $47,854
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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