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Overview
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Director:
Writer:
Mike Leigh (written by)
Release Date:
22 October 2004 (Canada) more
Tagline:
Wife. Mother. Criminal.
Plot:
Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain--a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 33 wins & 28 nominations more
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User Comments:
Superb in every way more (150 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Imelda Staunton | ... | Vera | |
| Richard Graham | ... | George | |
| Eddie Marsan | ... | Reg | |
| Anna Keaveney | ... | Nellie | |
| Alex Kelly | ... | Ethel | |
| Daniel Mays | ... | Sid | |
| Philip Davis | ... | Stan (as Phil Davis) | |
| Lesley Manville | ... | Mrs. Wells | |
| Sally Hawkins | ... | Susan | |
| Simon Chandler | ... | Mr. Wells | |
| Sam Troughton | ... | David | |
| Marion Bailey | ... | Mrs. Fowler | |
| Sandra Voe | ... | Vera's Mother | |
| Chris O'Dowd | ... | Sid's Customer | |
| Adrian Scarborough | ... | Frank |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Untitled Mike Leigh Project (UK) (working title)
Vera Drake (France)
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MPAA:
Rated R for depiction of strong thematic material.
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Runtime:
125 min
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UK | France | New Zealand
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
UK:12 (video rating) (2005) | UK:12A (original rating) | Taiwan:PG-12 | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Zurich) | Iceland:L | Portugal:M/16 | Argentina:16 | Australia:M | Brazil:14 | Czech Republic:15 | Finland:K-11 | France:U | Ireland:15 | Netherlands:AL | Singapore:PG | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | USA:R | Germany:12
Filming Locations:
Cressy House, Hannibal Rd., Stepney Green, London, England, UK more
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Trivia:
Submitted for the 2004 Cannes Film Festival but was denied. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: When the CID turn up at Vera's house, there is an overhead shot of their car parked right outside, sitting in the snow clad road. However there are no tire tracks in the snow, of the car making its approach. more
Quotes:
Reg: It ain't fair. Me mum brought up six of us in two rooms. If you can't feed 'em, you can't love 'em, now can you? more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Gavin & Stacey: (#2.1)" (2008) more
Soundtrack:
Calling All Workers more
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"Vera Drake" is one of those movies that takes you right in and does not release you until long after the movie is over. Come to think of it, most of Mike Leigh's movies have this effect.
Imelda Staunton is flawless as Vera Drake, a kind-hearted simple soul who believes in sharing the compassion and the caring for her own family with others. Part of this compassion is exemplified in a skill she has - she is a back street abortionist. She does not do it for financial gain, but out of sympathy for the helpless women who cannot afford the psychiatric evaluations given to the rich who are then sent to private nursing homes for the procedures.
Through a series of circumstances she is caught and convicted and we observe the effects on her family and those about her.
Everything is flawless about this film. We really are in the cramped little flat where Vera lives, in the near slum environment. Her cheerful domestic work in the wealthy homes of London is in stark contrast to the poverty of her own post war rationed existence.
This film and the actors have to be nominated for many Oscars. Mike Leigh you have done it again. Bravo! 9 out of 10.