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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 · In 1950s England, housekeeper Vera Drake (Imelda Staunton) is a kindly wife and mother who offers selfless devotion and unwavering care to her family, which includes her husband (Philip Davis)...
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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.
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.
Where to watch. You can buy "Vera Drake" on Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Vudu, AMC on Demand as download or rent it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Vudu online.
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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.
