2004 2h 0m Mike Leigh

Vera Drake

Name: Vera Drake
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 2004
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Imelda Staunton, Phil Davis, Sally Hawkins, Daniel Mays

★ 7.6 IMDb

Drama Crime

Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.

Writer Mike Leigh

Cast Imelda Staunton, Phil Davis, Sally Hawkins, Daniel Mays

Production Designer Eve Stewart

Music Andrew Dickson

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Awards & Festivals

Nominated European Film Award for Best Actress

Nominated Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay

Nominated Academy Award for Best Director

Nominated Academy Award for Best Actress

Nominated European Film Award for Best Film

Won Golden Lion

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