

Vera Drake
2004-10-22 · 125 min · ★ 7.2
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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- Directors
- Mike Leigh
- Production companies
- StudioCanal, Les Films Alain Sarde, UK Film Council, Inside Track, Thin Man Films
- Countries
- United Kingdom, France
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 11,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 13,300,000
Top Cast
Imelda StauntonVera Drake
Phil DavisStan
Sally HawkinsSusan Wells
Daniel MaysSid
Eddie MarsanReg
Alex KellyEthel
Ruth SheenLily
Adrian ScarboroughFrank
Heather CraneyJoyce
Lesley ManvilleMrs. Wells
Simon ChandlerMr. Wells
Wendy NottinghamIvy
Richard GrahamGeorge
Peter WightDet. Inspector Webster
Martin SavageDet. Sergeant Vickers
Helen CokerWPC Best
Jim BroadbentJudge
Gerard MonacoKenny
Leo BillRonnyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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