Vera Drake

Vera Drake

7.2IMDb Score
Released:2004-10-22
Genre:Drama
Duration:125 min
Director:Mike Leigh
Actors:Imelda Staunton, Phil Davis, Sally Hawkins, Daniel Mays, Eddie Marsan
Production:StudioCanal, Les Films Alain Sarde, UK Film Council, Inside Track, Thin Man Films

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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