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Vera Drake(2004)
Status: Released
Date: 2004-10-22
72%
380 Votes
Time: 2h 5m
Wife. Mother. Criminal.
Overview:
Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom,
France
Budget: $11,000,000.00
Revenue: $13,300,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Inside Track
Movie: Vera Drake
Top 10 Billed Cast
Imelda Staunton
Vera Drake
Phil Davis
Stan
Sally Hawkins
Susan Wells
Daniel Mays
Sid
Eddie Marsan
Reg
Alex Kelly
Ethel
Ruth Sheen
Lily
Adrian Scarborough
Frank
Heather Craney
Joyce
Lesley Manville
Mrs. Wells
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Mike Leigh and Phil Davis on Vera Drake | BFI Q&A
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