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Vera Drake is a 2004 British 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. It won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and it was nominated for three Academy Awards and won three BAFTAs.
Original Release
10/22/2004
US Release
10/22/2004
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Imelda Staunton | Vera / Vera Drake |
| Sally Hawkins | Susan / Susan Wells |
| Richard Graham | George |
| Eddie Marsan | Reg |
| Anna Keaveney | Nellie |
| Lesley Manville | Mrs. Wells |
| Daniel Mays | Sid |
| Simon Chandler | Mr. Wells |
| Chris O'Dowd | Sid's Customer |
| Adrian Scarborough | Frank |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Imelda Staunton | Vera / Vera Drake |
| Sally Hawkins | Susan / Susan Wells |
| Richard Graham | George |
| Eddie Marsan | Reg |
| Anna Keaveney | Nellie |
| Lesley Manville | Mrs. Wells |
| Daniel Mays | Sid |
| Simon Chandler | Mr. Wells |
| Chris O'Dowd | Sid's Customer |
| Adrian Scarborough | Frank |
| Ruth Sheen | Lily |
| Gerard Monaco | Kenny |
| Leo Bill | Ronny |
| Lesley Sharp | Jessie Barnes |
| Peter Wight | Det. Inspector Webster |
| Martin Savage | Det. Sergeant Vickers |
| Jim Broadbent | Judge |
| Alex Kelly | Ethel |
| Sandra Voe | Vera's Mother |
| Anthony O'Donnell | Mr. Walsh |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Gail Egan | Executive Producer |
| Christine Gozlan | Executive Producer |
| Duncan Reid | Executive Producer |
| Robert Jones | Executive Producer |
| Simon Channing Williams | Producer |
| Alain Sarde | Producer |
| Georgina Lowe | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2005 | Oscar | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 2005 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Directing | Nominated |
| 2005 | Oscar | Best Writing, Original Screenplay | Nominated |
| 2005 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
