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Vera Drake

Wife. Mother. Criminal.

2004 · R · 2h 5m

Directed by Mike Leigh

7.2

TMDB audience score
430 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.

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Cast

  • Imelda Staunton
    Vera Drake

  • Phil Davis
    Stan

  • Sally Hawkins
    Susan Wells

  • Daniel Mays
    Sid

  • Eddie Marsan
    Reg

  • Alex Kelly
    Ethel

  • Ruth Sheen
    Lily

  • Adrian Scarborough
    Frank

  • Heather Craney
    Joyce

  • Lesley Manville
    Mrs. Wells

  • Simon Chandler
    Mr. Wells

  • Wendy Nottingham
    Ivy

  • Richard Graham
    George

  • Anna Keaveney
    Nellie

  • Peter Wight
    Det. Inspector Webster

  • Martin Savage
    Det. Sergeant Vickers

  • Helen Coker
    WPC Best

  • Jim Broadbent
    Judge