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Vera Drake

Vera Drake
★ 7.2/10•2004•2h 5m•R•Drama

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.

Mike Leigh · Director

Mike Leigh · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime2h 5m
LanguageEN
Release DateOct 22, 2004
Budget$11,000,000
Revenue$13,300,000

Actors

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

Simon Chandler

Simon Chandler

Mr. Wells

Wendy Nottingham

Wendy Nottingham

Ivy

Richard Graham

Richard Graham

George

Anna Keaveney

Nellie

Peter Wight

Peter Wight

Det. Inspector Webster

Martin Savage

Martin Savage

Det. Sergeant Vickers

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