Stella Does Tricks

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

Cast

Kelly Macdonald

as Stella

James Bolam

as Mr. Peters

Hans Matheson

as Eddie

Ewan Stewart

as Francis McGuire

Lindsay Henderson

as Young Stella

Lisa Adam

as Young Stella's Friend

Jennifer Todd

as Young Stella's Friend

Andy Serkis

as Fitz

Emma Faulkner

as Belle

Suzanne Maddock

as Carol

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