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Vera Drake (2004)
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CRIME
DRAMA

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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namecharacter
Elizabeth Berrington Cynical Lady
Simon Chandler Mr. Wells
Allan Corduner Psychiatrist
Heather Craney Joyce
Phil Davis Stan
Richard Graham George
Sally Hawkins Susan
Anna Keaveney Nellie
Lesley Manville Mrs. Wells
Eddie Marsan Reg
Adrian Scarborough Frank
Ruth Sheen Lily
Imelda Staunton Vera Drake
Fenella Woolgar Susan's Confidante
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Andrew Dickson composer
Mike Leigh director, writer (original)
Alain Sarde producer
Simon Channing Williams producer
yearawardcategoryname
2004 BAFTA Best Actress in a Leading Role Imelda Staunton
2004 BAFTA Best Direction Mike Leigh
2004 Evening Standard British Film Award Best Film
2005 London Critics' Circle Film Award Actress of the Year Imelda Staunton
2005 London Critics' Circle Film Award Supporting Actor of the Year Phil Davis
2005 London Critics' Circle Film Award British Director of the Year Mike Leigh
2005 London Critics' Circle Film Award British Screenwriter of the Year Mike Leigh
2005 London Critics' Circle Film Award British Film of the Year