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.
Cast
Imelda Staunton
Vera Drake
Phil Davis
Stan
Sally Hawkins
Susan Wells
Daniel Mays
Sid
Eddie Marsan
Reg
Alex Kelly
Ethel
Ruth Sheen
Lily
Adrian Scarborough
Frank
Heather Craney
Joyce
Lesley Manville
Mrs. Wells
Simon Chandler
Mr. Wells
Wendy Nottingham
Ivy
Crew
Mike Leigh
Writer
Andrew Dickson
Original Music Composer
Simon Channing Williams
Producer
Dick Pope
Director of Photography
Alain Sarde
Producer
Mike Leigh
Director
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