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Plot: What's the story about?
Vera Drake is a portrait of a selfless woman who is totally dedicated to her loving working class family. Her days are filled with time spent doting on them even as she also is devoted to caring for her sick neighbor and elderly mother. Vera has a secret side, though. Unbeknownst to family and friends, she visits women and helps them to induce miscarriages for their unwanted pregnancies, a practice that is illegal in 1950s England. While Vera believes she is simply helping women in need of assistance, the dichotomy of her idyllic home life and her illegal activities make for a fascinating study. When her crime is discovered by authorities, Vera's world quickly falls apart, deeply affecting both her and her family.
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Who stars in Vera Drake: Cast List
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Who's making Vera Drake: Crew List
A look at the Vera Drake behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Mike Leigh last directed Peterloo and Mr. Turner. The film's writer Mike Leigh last wrote Peterloo and Mr. Turner.
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Production: What we know about Vera Drake?
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- 2004 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
Vera Drake Release Date: When was the film released?
Vera Drake was a release in 2004 on Friday, October 8, 2004. There were 5 other movies released on the same date, including Taxi, Raise Your Voice and Around the Bend.
Vera Drake DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Vera Drake was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 .