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Wife. Mother. Criminal. - Vera Drake
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Title: Vera Drake

Release Date: 22 Oct 2004

Runtime: 2h 5m

Genre: Drama

Director: Les Films Alain Sarde, UK Film Council, Thin Man Films, Inside Track, Ingenious Media, StudioCanal

Production Companies: Les Films Alain Sarde, UK Film Council, Thin Man Films, Inside Track, Ingenious Media, StudioCanal

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.181 (360 votes)

Cast

  • Vera Drake: Imelda Staunton
  • Stan: Phil Davis
  • Susan Wells: Sally Hawkins
  • Sid: Daniel Mays
  • Reg: Eddie Marsan
  • Ethel: Alex Kelly
  • Lily: Ruth Sheen
  • Frank: Adrian Scarborough
  • Joyce: Heather Craney
  • Mrs. Wells: Lesley Manville
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