Vera Drake

Name: Vera Drake
Director: Mike Leigh
Genre: Drama
Released: 2004-01-01
Duration: 120 min
Cast: Imelda Staunton, Philip Davis, Peter Wight, Adrian Scarborough, Heather Craney

2h 4m|R|Drama|2004

In 1950s England, housekeeper Vera Drake (Imelda Staunton) is a kindly wife and mother who offers selfless devotion and unwavering care to her family, which includes her husband (Philip Davis) and two grown children (Alex Kelly, Daniel Mays). However, unknown to her friends and family, Drake provides abortions to local women with unwanted pregnancies. When the authorities learn of her illegal activities, Drake loses the admiration of many around her -- and possibly her freedom.

Director:

Mike Leigh

Cast:

Imelda Staunton, Philip Davis, Peter Wight, Adrian Scarborough, Heather Craney, Daniel Mays, Alex Kelly, Sally Hawkins, Eddie Marsan, Ruth Sheen, Helen Coker