Vera Drake Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Aug. 1, 2005

Vera Drake

Release Date: Friday, October 8, 2004

Director: Mike Leigh

Starring: Imelda Staunton • Jim Broadbent • Phil Davis • Peter Wright

R Drama N/A

1 / 5.0

17% WILL SEE 83% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Vera Drake is a portrait of a selfless woman who is totally dedicated to her loving working class family. Her days are filled with time spent doting on them even as she also is devoted to caring for her sick neighbor and elderly mother. Vera has a secret side, though. Unbeknownst to family and friends, she visits women and helps them to induce miscarriages for their unwanted pregnancies, a practice that is illegal in 1950s England. While Vera believes she is simply helping women in need of assistance, the dichotomy of her idyllic home life and her illegal activities make for a fascinating study. When her crime is discovered by authorities, Vera's world quickly falls apart, deeply affecting both her and her family.

Drama

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Who stars in Vera Drake – Cast List

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Imelda Staunton
Paddington in Peru, Maleficent
Jim Broadbent
Jay Kelly, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I
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Phil Davis
Knuckledust
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Peter Wright

Who is making Vera Drake – Crew List

A look at Vera Drake behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Mike Leigh last helmed Hard Truths and Peterloo. The film's writer Mike Leigh last penned Peterloo and Mr. Turner.

Director: Mike Leigh
Screenwriter: Mike Leigh
Producer: Simon Channing-Williams

Studio: Fine Line Features
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Vera Drake

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed Vera Drake movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for depiction of strong thematic material
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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Vera Drake Release Date: When was the film released?

Vera Drake was released in on Friday, October 8 , 2004. There were five other movies released on the same date, including Taxi, Raise Your Voice and Friday Night Lights.