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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.
- $11 million
- Simon Channing Williams
- Andrew Dickson
- 6 September 2004 (Venice)
Vera Drake is a 2004 film by Mike Leigh that depicts the life of a woman who secretly performs illegal abortions in 1950s Britain. The film explores the themes of morality, family, and social change through the eyes of Vera and her loved ones.
- Mike Leigh
- 2 min
Oct 10, 2004 · Vera Drake is a film by Mike Leigh that depicts the life of a housekeeper who secretly performs illegal abortions for women with unwanted pregnancies. The film explores the controversial and dangerous topic of abortion through the eyes of a compassionate and complex character, played by Imelda Staunton.
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- Mike Leigh
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- Imelda Staunton
Oct 21, 2004 · A film by Mike Leigh about a kind and helpful woman who performs illegal abortions in London in the 1950s, and her family and friends. The film explores the themes of abortion, family, and social justice, with a powerful performance by Imelda Staunton as Vera.
A film about a selfless woman who secretly helps women with abortions in 1950s Britain, but faces consequences for her actions and family. The film explores themes of morality, social change, and human rights in a historical context. See the plot summary, cast, and reviews on IMDb.
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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.
May 26, 2022 · Thu 6 Jan 2005 19.01 EST. V era Drake: portrait of a serial killer. It wouldn’t be an entirely inapposite subtitle for this masterly movie. Mike Leigh captures his heroine’s secret life, her...
