Movie: Vera Drake

Top 10 Billed 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

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