Vera Drake

Release Date:

Oct 10, 2004

MPAA Rating:

R

Running Time:

2:05

Genre:

Drama

Director:

Mike Leigh

Cast:

Imelda Staunton	Vera Drake
Philip Davis	Stan
Peter Wight	Det. Inspector Webster
Adrian Scarborough	Frank
Heather Craney	Joyce
Daniel Mays	Sid
Alex Kelly	Ethel
Sally Hawkins	Susan
Eddie Marsan	Reg
Ruth Sheen	Lily
Helen Coker	WPC Best
Martin Savage	Det. Seargent Vickers
Sinead Matthews	Very Young Woman
Allan Corduner	Psychiatrist
Lesley Sharp	Jessie Barnes
Jim Broadbent	Judge
Fenella Woolgar	Susan's Confidante
Lesley Manville	Mrs. Wells
Sandra Voe	Vera's Mother
Liz White	Pamela Barnes
Elizabeth Berrington	Cynical Lady
Emma Amos	Cynical Lady

Producers:

Simon Channing-Williams , Alain Sarde , Gail Egan

Writers:

Mike Leigh

Language:

English

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In 1950s England, housekeeper Vera Drake is a kindly wife and mother who offers selfless devotion and unwavering care to her family, which includes her husband and two grown children . However, unknown to her friends and family, Drake provides abortions to local women with unwanted pregnancies. When the authorities learn of her illegal activities, Drake loses the admiration of many around her -- and possibly her freedom.

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