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Vera Drake is a 2004 British period drama film written and directed by Mike Leigh and starring Imelda Staunton, Phil Davis, Daniel Mays and Eddie Marsan. It tells the story of a working-class woman in London in 1950 who performs illegal abortions.
Vera Drake is a 1950s British woman who helps women in need of back-street abortions. The film follows her story and the consequences of her actions, as well as the social and legal issues of the time.
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- Mike Leigh
Oct 10, 2004 · 93% Tomatometer 162 Reviews 84% Audience Score 10,000+ Ratings In 1950s England, housekeeper Vera Drake (Imelda Staunton) is a kindly wife and mother who offers selfless devotion and unwavering...
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Find out who starred in and worked behind the scenes of the British drama film Vera Drake, directed by Mike Leigh. See the full cast and crew list, including actors, producers, writers, composers, and more.
Oct 21, 2004 · A film by Mike Leigh about a woman who performs illegal abortions in London in the 1950s. The review praises the performances, the family drama and the social commentary of the film.
Jan 10, 2005 · A film critic challenges the portrayal of a 1950s abortionist as kind and altruistic, based on the testimony of a former midwife. She exposes the grim reality of back-street abortions, the dangers and the stigma of unwanted pregnancies.
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Vera Drake is a 1950s British film about a woman who secretly performs abortions for unwanted pregnancies. The film explores the conflict between her altruism and the law, and the impact of her actions on her family and society.
