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Vera Drake

Vera Drake

Wife. Mother. Criminal.

Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.

Drama

Release: 2004-10-22Runtime: 125 minRating: 7.2 (394)

Cast

Imelda Staunton

Imelda Staunton

Vera Drake

Phil Davis

Phil Davis

Stan

Sally Hawkins

Sally Hawkins

Susan Wells

Daniel Mays

Daniel Mays

Sid

Eddie Marsan

Eddie Marsan

Reg

Alex Kelly

Alex Kelly

Ethel

Ruth Sheen

Ruth Sheen

Lily

Adrian Scarborough

Adrian Scarborough

Frank

Heather Craney

Heather Craney

Joyce

Lesley Manville

Lesley Manville

Mrs. Wells

Crew

Jim Clark

Jim Clark

Editor

Jacqueline Durran

Jacqueline Durran

Costume Design

Mike Leigh

Mike Leigh

Director

Alain Sarde

Alain Sarde

Producer

Mike Leigh

Mike Leigh

Writer

Dick Pope

Director of Photography

Andrew Dickson

Original Music Composer

Simon Channing Williams

Simon Channing Williams

Producer

Tanya Clark

Assistant Art Director

Ed Walsh

Art Direction

Clips & Videos

Mike Leigh and Phil Davis on Vera Drake | BFI Q&A

Mike Leigh and Phil Davis on Vera Drake | BFI Q&A

Vera Drake

Vera Drake