Vera Drake

Release Date: October 10, 2004
Limited release

Please don't make fun of my hair.

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From acclaimed British director/screenwriter Mike Leigh comes this examination of a controversial subject.

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.

Shakespeare in Love's Imelda Staunton is featured in the title role, with recent Academy Award winner Jim Broadbent taking a supporting role. (Kim Hollis/BOP)


Vital statistics for Vera Drake
Main Cast Imelda Staunton, Jim Broadbent, Heather Craney
Supporting Cast Philip Davis
Director Mike Leigh
Screenwriter Mike Leigh
Distributor Fine Line Features
Trailer Click Here for Trailer
Official Site http://www.veradrake.com/
Rating R
Running Time 125 minutes
Screen Count 2
Awards
  • Golden Lion, Venice International Film Festival
  • Best Actress, Venice International Film Festival

Awards page for Vera Drake
Talent in red has entry in The Big Picture


     


 
 

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