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Vera Drake is a 2004 British period drama film written and directed by Mike Leigh and starring Imelda Staunton, Phil Davis, Daniel Mays and Eddie Marsan. It tells the story of a working-class woman in London in 1950 who performs illegal abortions. It won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and it was nominated for three Academy Awards and won three BAFTAs.

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2004 · 2h 5m · Drama

TMDB 7.2/10 (413 votes)

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

Box office $13M worldwide

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Mike LeighDirector

Imelda Stauntonas Vera Drake

Phil Davisas Stan

Sally Hawkinsas Susan Wells

Adrian Scarboroughas Frank

Heather Craneyas Joyce

Lesley Manvilleas Mrs. Wells

Simon Chandleras Mr. Wells

Wendy Nottinghamas Ivy

Richard Grahamas George AAnna Keaveneyas Nellie

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Vera Drake is a 2004 British period drama film written and directed by Mike Leigh and starring Imelda Staunton, Phil Davis, Daniel Mays and Eddie Marsan. It tells the story of a working-class woman in London in 1950 who performs illegal abortions. It won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and it was nominated for three Academy Awards and won three BAFTAs.

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