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Still from Vera Drake — Vera Drake (2004) — Mike LeighPhotographed by Dick Pope

Mike Leigh

Vera Drake

Name: Vera Drake
Genre: Drama
Released: 2004
Duration: 125 min

English / 2004 / 2h 5m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama

Letterboxd: 3.93/5·20.7K ratings·3.2K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

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Credits

Crew

DirectorMike Leigh

WriterMike Leigh

CinematographerDick Pope

Composer

Andrew Dickson

EditorJim Clark

ProducerAlain Sarde, Simon Channing Williams

Cast

Imelda Stauntonas Vera Drake

Phil Davisas Stan

Sally Hawkinsas Susan Wells

Daniel Maysas Sid

Eddie Marsanas Reg

Alex Kellyas Ethel

Ruth Sheenas Lily

Adrian Scarboroughas Frank

Heather Craneyas Joyce

Lesley Manvilleas Mrs. Wells

Simon Chandleras Mr. Wells

Wendy Nottinghamas Ivy

Richard Grahamas George

Anna Keaveneyas Nellie

Peter Wightas Det. Inspector Webster

Martin Savageas Det. Sergeant Vickers

Helen Cokeras WPC Best

Jim Broadbentas Judge

Gerard Monacoas Kenny

Leo Billas Ronny

Double Feature

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Grown-Ups1980Both directed by Mike Leigh, and both starring Phil Davis
Who’s Who1979Both directed by Mike Leigh, and both starring Phil Davis

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