Vera Drake
2004, Film, 125 min, Crime, Drama, English, United Kingdom, MoviePedia score 77
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.
Directed by Mike Leigh
Cast
- Imelda Staunton as Vera
- Jim Broadbent as Judge
- Heather Craney as Joyce
- Richard Graham as George
- Eddie Marsan as Reg
- Anna Keaveney as Nellie
- Alex Kelly as Ethel
- Daniel Mays as Sid
- Phil Davis as Stan
- Lesley Manville as Mrs. Wells
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