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Vera Drake

Wife. Mother. Criminal.

7.2/ 1020042h 5mR

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.

Directed by Mike Leigh

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Behind the frames

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The cast

Faces behind the story

Imelda Staunton

Imelda Staunton

Vera Drake

Phil Davis

Phil Davis

Stan

Sally Hawkins

Sally Hawkins

Susan Wells

Daniel Mays

Daniel Mays

Sid

Eddie Marsan

Eddie Marsan

Reg

Alex Kelly

Alex Kelly

Ethel

Ruth Sheen

Ruth Sheen

Lily

Adrian Scarborough

Adrian Scarborough

Frank