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Vera Drake is a 2004 British period drama film written and directed by Mike Leigh and starring Imelda Staunton, Phil Davis, Daniel Mays and Eddie Marsan. It tells the story of a working-class woman in London in 1950 who performs illegal abortions.
Vera Drake is a 2004 film by Mike Leigh that depicts the life of a working-class woman who secretly performs abortions in 1950s Britain. The film explores the themes of morality, family, and social justice, and features Imelda Staunton, Jim Broadbent, and Heather Craney in the main roles.
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Nov 11, 2023 · 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...
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Vera Drake is a 1950s British film about a woman who secretly performs abortions for unwanted pregnancies. The film explores the conflict between her altruism and the law, and the impact of her actions on her family and society.
Oct 10, 2004 · In 1950s England, housekeeper Vera Drake (Imelda Staunton) is a kindly wife and mother who offers selfless devotion and unwavering care to her family, which includes her husband (Philip Davis)...
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Oct 21, 2004 · A film by Mike Leigh about a woman who performs illegal abortions in London in the 1950s. The review praises the performances, the family drama and the social commentary of the film.
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Apr 10, 2019 · Set in an impoverished post-war England, the movie centres on likeable middle-aged housecleaner Vera Drake (Imelda Staunton, Pride) who happily hums her way through her seemingly simplistic life.
