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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: Directed by Mike Leigh. With Imelda Staunton, Richard Graham, Eddie Marsan, Anna Keaveney. 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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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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Oct 21, 2004 · Vera is kind and innocent, but Lily, who procures the abortions, is hard, dishonest and heartless. The movie shows the law as unyielding, but puts a human face on the police. And the enduring strength of the film is the way it shows the Drake family rising to the occasion with loyalty and love.
Based on a true story, Vera Drake, a woman in 1950s England secretly aids women to terminate unwanted pregnancies. When authorities find her out, Vera's world and family life unravel. 478 IMDb 7.6 2 h 4 min 2005. X-Ray R. Drama · Emotional · Serious · Compelling. Available to rent or buy.
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Summaries. Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain--a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family. Vera Drake is a selfless woman who is completely devoted to, and loved by, her working class family.
Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family. Videos: Trailers, Teasers, Featurettes. Cast. Imelda Staunton. Phil Davis. Sally Hawkins. Daniel Mays. Eddie Marsan. Alex Kelly. Ruth Sheen. Adrian Scarborough. Heather Craney. Lesley Manville.
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