Vera Drake
“Wife. Mother. Criminal.”
2004•R•2h 5m•7.2•Released
Drama
Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.
Director
Mike Leigh
Writer
Mike Leigh
Budget
$11M
Revenue
$13M
Languages
English
Studio
StudioCanal
Cast
Imelda Staunton
Vera Drake
Phil Davis
Stan
Sally Hawkins
Susan Wells
Daniel Mays
Sid
Eddie Marsan
Reg
Alex Kelly
Ethel
Ruth Sheen
Lily
Adrian Scarborough
Frank
Heather Craney
Joyce
Lesley Manville
Mrs. Wells
Simon Chandler
Mr. Wells
Wendy Nottingham
Ivy
Richard Graham
George
Anna Keaveney
Nellie
Peter Wight
Det. Inspector Webster
Production
Company
StudioCanal
Company
Les Films Alain Sarde
Company
UK Film Council
Company
Inside Track
Company
Thin Man Films
Producer
Simon Channing Williams
Producer
Alain Sarde
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