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Vera Drake

Wife. Mother. Criminal.

Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.

20042h 5mRDrama

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About Vera Drake

Directors
Mike Leigh
Cast
Imelda Staunton, Phil Davis, Sally Hawkins, Daniel Mays, Eddie Marsan, Alex Kelly
Genres
Drama
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United Kingdom, France
Status
Released

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