Vera Drake
Plot
Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.
About Vera Drake
Vera Drake is a 2004 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. The film was acclaimed, winning the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and three BAFTA Awards. At the Academy Awards, it was nominated for Best Actress for Staunton, and Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for Leigh.
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Cast
Imelda StauntonVera Drake
Phil DavisStan
Sally HawkinsSusan Wells
Daniel MaysSid
Eddie MarsanReg
Alex KellyEthel
Ruth SheenLily
Adrian ScarboroughFrank
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