Stella Does Tricks

Stella Does Tricks

1997 · 94 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama

One of a brood of school-age prostitutes working the streets of London, Stella is a virtual prisoner of her sleazy, paternalistic pimp, Mr. Peters. Realizing that she must make her escape, Stella hooks up with Eddie, a young junkie, to confront the ghosts of her past and make a clean start. She soon learns, however, that escaping a past such as her own is precarious. Forced to turn one last trick, Stella seizes a perfect opportunity to wreak revenge on her pimp and finally gain freedom.

Directed by Coky Giedroyc · Written by A.L. Kennedy

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Kelly Macdonald Stella
James Bolam Mr. Peters
Hans Matheson Eddie
Ewan Stewart McGuire
Lindsay Henderson Young Stella
Lisa Adam Young Stella's Friend
Jennifer Todd Young Stella's Friend
Andy Serkis Fitz
Emma Faulkner Belle
Suzanne Maddock Carol
Nick Stringer Edward
Andrzej Borkowski Polish Cafe Owner

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