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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: 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.
- Mike Leigh
- 2 min
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...
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- Mike Leigh
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- Imelda Staunton
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.
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May 26, 2022 · Imelda Staunton has already picked up an armful of awards for her performance as Vera Drake, the middle-aged cleaning lady with a hidden existence. She will certainly collect a whole lot more.
