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22 October 2004 (Canada) moreTagline:
Wife. Mother. Criminal.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. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 33 wins & 28 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(59 articles)
A Listers and Franchises. There Are No Streepquels. (From FilmExperience. 17 June 2009, 5:01 PM, PDT)
Sequel Madness
(From FilmExperience. 3 June 2009, 7:39 PM, PDT)
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Superb in every way moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Imelda Staunton | ... | Vera | |
| Richard Graham | ... | George | |
| Eddie Marsan | ... | Reg | |
| Anna Keaveney | ... | Nellie | |
| Alex Kelly | ... | Ethel | |
| Daniel Mays | ... | Sid | |
| Philip Davis | ... | Stan (as Phil Davis) | |
| Lesley Manville | ... | Mrs. Wells | |
| Sally Hawkins | ... | Susan | |
| Simon Chandler | ... | Mr. Wells | |
| Sam Troughton | ... | David | |
| Marion Bailey | ... | Mrs. Fowler | |
| Sandra Voe | ... | Vera's Mother | |
| Chris O'Dowd | ... | Sid's Customer | |
| Adrian Scarborough | ... | Frank |
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Untitled Mike Leigh Project (UK) (working title)Vera Drake (France)
El secreto de Vera Drake (Argentina) (Spain) [es]
Dve tváre Very Drake (Slovakia) [sk]
Hemsire (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Il segreto di Vera Drake (Italy) [it]
O Segredo de Vera Drake (Brazil) [pt]
Vera Drake (Spain: Catalan title) [ca]
Vera Drake (Poland) [pl]
Vera Drake - Zena dvou tvárí (Czech Republic) [cs]
Vera Drakes hemmelighed (Denmark) [da]
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Rated R for depiction of strong thematic material.Parents Guide:
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UK:12 (video rating) (2005) | UK:12A (original rating) | Taiwan:PG-12 | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Zurich) | Iceland:L | Portugal:M/16 | Argentina:16 | Australia:M | Brazil:14 | Czech Republic:15 | Finland:K-11 | France:U | Ireland:15 | Netherlands:AL | Singapore:PG | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | USA:R | Germany:12Fun Stuff
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All actors were forbidden to even tell their family what they were doing, what the film was about during filming. moreGoofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: In the dancing scene with Sid and his friends, the music played features blaring trumpets. However, at the same time it shows the band and the only ones playing are the saxophone and trombone players. The trumpet player is just tapping his toes here. Also, the music would have to be played by a large band, not a group of a couple musicians due to the harmonies heard. moreMovie Connections:
Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Paul Giamatti/Ludacris featuring Sum-41 (#30.10)" (2005) moreSoundtrack:
Salut D'Amour (Liebesgruss), Op.12 moreFAQ
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"Vera Drake" is one of those movies that takes you right in and does not release you until long after the movie is over. Come to think of it, most of Mike Leigh's movies have this effect.
Imelda Staunton is flawless as Vera Drake, a kind-hearted simple soul who believes in sharing the compassion and the caring for her own family with others. Part of this compassion is exemplified in a skill she has - she is a back street abortionist. She does not do it for financial gain, but out of sympathy for the helpless women who cannot afford the psychiatric evaluations given to the rich who are then sent to private nursing homes for the procedures.
Through a series of circumstances she is caught and convicted and we observe the effects on her family and those about her.
Everything is flawless about this film. We really are in the cramped little flat where Vera lives, in the near slum environment. Her cheerful domestic work in the wealthy homes of London is in stark contrast to the poverty of her own post war rationed existence.
This film and the actors have to be nominated for many Oscars. Mike Leigh you have done it again. Bravo! 9 out of 10.