Movie
Vera Drake
Overview
Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.
Details
- Release date
- 2004-10-22
- Runtime
- 125 min
- Genres
- Drama
- Status
- Released
- Production
- StudioCanal, Les Films Alain Sarde, UK Film Council, Inside Track, Thin Man Films
- Country
- United Kingdom, France
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Imelda Staunton as Vera Drake
- Phil Davis as Stan
- Sally Hawkins as Susan Wells
- Daniel Mays as Sid
- Eddie Marsan as Reg
- Alex Kelly as Ethel
- Ruth Sheen as Lily
- Adrian Scarborough as Frank
- Heather Craney as Joyce
- Lesley Manville as Mrs. Wells
- Simon Chandler as Mr. Wells
- Wendy Nottingham as Ivy
Crew
- Mike Leigh - Director
- Mike Leigh - Writer
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