Summary:
Vera Drake is a selfless woman who is completely devoted to, and loved by, her working class family. She spends her days doting on them and caring for her sick neighbor and elderly mother. However, she also secretly visits women and helps them induce miscarriages for unwanted pregnancies. While the practice itself was illegal in 1950s England, Vera sees herself as simply helping women in need, and always does so with a smile and kind words of encouragement. When the authorities finally find her out, Vera's world and family life rapidly unravel.
| Runtime: | 125 min |
|---|---|
| Rating: | Rated R for depiction of strong thematic material. |
| Production: | Ingenious Film Partners |
| Genres: | Drama, Crime |
| Countries: | UK, France, New Zealand |
| Language: | English |
| Home Release Date: | Mar 29, 2005 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| Mike Leigh | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Mike Leigh | Written By |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Imelda Staunton | Vera |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Adrian Scarborough | Frank |
| Alex Kelly | Ethel |
| Anna Keaveney | Nellie |
| Chris O'Dowd | Sid's Customer |
| Daniel Mays | Sid |
| Eddie Marsan | Reg |
| Lesley Manville | Mrs. Wells |
| Marion Bailey | Mrs. Fowler |
| Philip Davis | Stan |
| Richard Graham | George |
| Sally Hawkins | Susan |
| Sam Troughton | David |
| Sandra Voe | Vera's Mother |
| Simon Chandler | Mr. Wells |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alain Sarde | Producer |
| Christine Gozlan | Executive Producer |
| Duncan Reid | Executive Producer |
| Gail Egan | Executive Producer |
| Georgina Lowe | Co-Producer |
| Robert Jones | Executive Producer |
| Simon Channing Williams | Producer |
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