Bella
“One person can change your life forever”
Synopsis
An international soccer star is on his way to sign a multimillion dollar contract when something happens that brings his career to an abrupt end. A beautiful waitress, struggling to make it in New York City, discovers something about herself that she's unprepared for. In one irreversible moment, their lives are turned upside down.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
BELLA THE MOVIE: OFFICIAL TRAILER (HI-RES)
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-10-02
Top Cast
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Eduardo Verástegui
Jose
Tammy Blanchard
Nina
Manny Perez
Manny
Angélica Aragón
Mother
Jamie Tirelli
Father
Ramón Rodríguez
Eduardo
Armando Riesco
Francisco
Sophie Nyweide
Bella
Ali Landry
Celia
Ewa Da Cruz
Veronica
Alexa Gerasimovich
Loochi
Herb Lovelle
Homeless Man
Tawny Cypress
Frannie
Doug DeBeech
Pieter
Michael Mosley
Kevin
Dominic Colón
Pepito
Michael Chin
Bodega Clerk
David Castro
Boy #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 18, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.67x
+$8.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alejandro Monteverde
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Severino, Patrick Million, Alejandro Monteverde
- Original Score
- Stephan Altman
- Original Title
- Bella
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $3.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.1M
- Production Studios
- One Media, The, Metanoia Films, Bella Productions, Burnside Entertainment, Mpower Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alejandro Monteverde
Leo Severino, Patrick Million, Alejandro Monteverde
Stephan Altman
Andrew Cadelago
Joseph Gutowski, Fernando Villena
Stephen McEveety, Denise Pinckley, Leo Severino, Eduardo Verástegui, Sean Wolfington
Department Leadership Roster
Alejandro Monteverde
Director
Denise Pinckley
Producer
Leo Severino
Producer
Eduardo Verástegui
Producer
Andrew Cadelago
Director of Photography
Sean Wolfington
Producer
Joseph Gutowski
Editor
Fernando Villena
Editor
Eden Miller
Costume Design
Richard Lassalle
Production Design
Stephan Altman
Original Music Composer
Alejandro Monteverde
Writer
Alejandro Monteverde
Producer
Peter Bucossi
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bella.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bella
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bella about?
An international soccer star is on his way to sign a multimillion dollar contract when something happens that brings his career to an abrupt end. A beautiful waitress, struggling to make it in New York City, discovers something about herself that she's unprepared for. In one irreversible moment, their lives are turned upside down.
Who directed Bella?
Bella was directed by Alejandro Monteverde.
Who stars in Bella?
The principal cast of Bella includes Eduardo Verástegui, Tammy Blanchard, Manny Perez, Angélica Aragón, Jamie Tirelli.
When was Bella released and how long is it?
Bella was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bella?
Bella had a reported production budget of $3.3M and grossed $12.1M at the worldwide box office (3.67 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Bella?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bella was composed by Stephan Altman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bella?
Bella holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).