Vera Drake

2004 · directed by Mike Leigh

Rating

80/100

Hit

yes

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

Vera Drake (2004), directed by Mike Leigh, rates 80/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Imelda Staunton
• Phil Davis
• Sally Hawkins
• Daniel Mays
• Eddie Marsan
• Alex Kelly
• Ruth Sheen
• Adrian Scarborough
• Heather Craney
• Lesley Manville

Crew

• Dick Pope — Director of Photography
• Jim Clark — Editor
• Andrew Dickson — Original Music Composer
• Mike Leigh — Writer

More from Mike Leigh

1. Secrets & Lies (1996) — 89/100 · hit
2. Naked (1993) — 80/100 · hit
3. Life Is Sweet (1991) — 80/100 · hit
4. Another Year (2010) — 78/100
5. Topsy-Turvy (1999) — 78/100
6. High Hopes (1989) — 78/100

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