Bella
Synopsis
This is the story of Bella, a defiantly proud transsexual and part-time tattooist, whose mere presence arouses the ire of one of the prison guards. But the guard's taunts are more complicated than they appear.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Mitch Thomas
Bella
Tim Gordon
Officer Goff
David Rare
Elvis
Gilbert Goldie
Chief McGinty
John Watson
Seaman
Siniša Ćopić
Mangin
Kim McLeod
Guard
Jason Hoyte
Guard
Peter Bell
Guard
Stephen Max Cooper
Bird
Thomas Tino
Inmate
Wesley Priest
Inmate
Bill Payne
Inmate
Mikki Te Amo
Inmate
Baine Huggett
Inmate
Barry Te Hira
Inmate
Wilson Cullen
Inmate
Harold Makoare
Inmate
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karen Nobes
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Payne
- Original Score
- Steve Cournane
- Original Title
- Bella
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Greenstone TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karen Nobes
Bill Payne
Steve Cournane
Rewa Harre
Eric De Beus
John Harris
Department Leadership Roster
Karen Nobes
Director
John Harris
Producer
Steve Cournane
Original Music Composer
Bill Payne
Writer
Jane Holland
Costume Design
Eric De Beus
Editor
Rewa Harre
Director of Photography
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?
This is the story of Bella, a defiantly proud transsexual and part-time tattooist, whose mere presence arouses the ire of one of the prison guards. But the guard's taunts are more complicated than they appear.
Who directed Bella?
Bella was directed by Karen Nobes.
Who stars in Bella?
The principal cast of Bella includes Mitch Thomas, Tim Gordon, David Rare, Gilbert Goldie, John Watson.
When was Bella released and how long is it?
Bella was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Bella?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bella was composed by Steve Cournane.