Vera Drake
- Original title
- Vera Drake
- Year
- 2004
- Running time
- 125 min.
- Country
United Kingdom
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- Imelda Staunton
- Phil Davis
- Adrian Scarborough
- Daniel Mays
- Alex Kelly
- Peter Wight
- Eddie Marsan
- Sally Hawkins
- Simon Chandler
- Lesley Manville
- Ruth Sheen
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Drama | 1950s
- Synopsis
- London, 1950: Vera Drake lives with her husband Stan and their grown-up children, Sid and Ethel. They are not rich, but they are a happy, close family. Vera cleans houses, Stan is a mechanic in his brother’s garage, Sid works for a tailor and Ethel works in a factory testing lightbulbs. But selfless Vera has a sideline which she keeps secret from all of those around her: without accepting payment, she helps young women to end unwanted pregnancies. When one of these girls is rushed to hospital following an abortion, the police investigation leads to Vera and her world comes crashing in on her.
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- Awards
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2004: 3 Nominations for Oscar: Best Director, Actress (Imelda Staunton), Original Screenplay2004: Golden Globes: Nominated Best Actress Drama (Imelda Staunton)2004: 3 BAFTA Awards: Best Director (Mike Leigh), Actress and Costume Design. 11 Nom.2004: Venice Film Festival: Golden Lion. Copa Volpi for Best Actress (Imelda Staunton)2004: European Film Awards: Best Actress Lead Character (Imelda Staunton)2004: David di Donatello Awards: Nominated for Best European Film
- Critics' reviews
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"A prime example of how genuine drama terrifies and uplifts us. It also reveals how controversial subjects can seem fresh and new in the hands of a master director"
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- Ranking Lists Position
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- 53 My Top 10 Movies from 2004 (54)
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