Vera Drake - D 8 VER
New Line Home Entertainment (2004)
Crime, Drama, Romance
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125 mins UK / English
DVD  Region 2   12
Imelda Staunton Vera
Richard Graham George
Eddie Marsan Reg
Anna Keaveney Nellie
Alex Kelly Ethel
Daniel Mays Sid
Philip Davis Stan
Lesley Manville Mrs Wells
Sally Hawkins Susan
Simon Chandler Mr Wells
Adrian Scarborough Frank
Heather Craney Joyce
Ruth Sheen Lily
Director
Mike Leigh
Producer Alain Sarde
Simon Channing-Williams
Writer Mike Leigh
Cinematography Dick Pope
Musician Andrew Dickson

Vera Drake (Imelda Staunton), the typical “little old lady next door,” is a selfless woman living in London England during the 1950’s. During this time period abortions were considered illegal and extreme legal actions would be taken against anyone caught performing such acts. Vera comes from a modest household and is extremely loved by all who know her. Besides tending to her sick mother and the neighbors in need, she also lives a secret life. She provides back room abortions for anyone in need. Everything runs smoothly until one abortion goes a rye and the young woman ends up in the hospital with an extreme infection. Vera is fingered as the abortionist and faces the penalty associated with such act. Through the whole proceedings she holds her head high and refuses to admit any wrongdoing. Then it’s up to the courts to decide her fate.
Edition Details
Edition 1 Disc
Distributor Momentum Pictures
Release Date 25/04/2005
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Widescreen (1.85:1)
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital 5.1 [English]
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 1
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Cast and Crew Documentary