Directed by:
Mike Leigh
Written by:
Mike Leigh
Genre:
Crime | Drama
Runtime:
125 mins
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.
Release Date:
October 22, 2004
Reception:
Cast:
Imelda Staunton
Phil Davis
Daniel Mays
Alex Kelly
Sandra Voe
Eddie Marsan
Adrian Scarborough
Heath Craney
Sally Hawkins
Ruth Sheen
Lesley Sharp
Liz White
Peter Wight
Martin Savage
Jim Broadbent
Lesley Manville
Nominations
- Best Achievement in Directing | Mike Leigh
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | Imelda Staunton
- Best Original Screenplay | Mike Leigh
Wins
- Best Direction | Mike Leigh
- Best Leading Actress | Imelda Staunton
- Best Costume Design | Jacqueline Durran
Nominations
- Best Film | Simon Channing Williams, Alain Sarde
- Best Supporting Actor | Phil Davis
- Best Supporting Actress | Heather Craney
- Best Original Screenplay | Mike Leigh
- Best Editing | Jim Clark
- Best Production Design | Eve Stewart
- Best Make Up & Hair | Christine Blundell
- Outstanding British Film | Simon Channing Williams, Alain Sarde, Mike Leigh
Nominations
- Best Actress – Drama | Imelda Staunton
Nominations
- Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role | Imelda Staunton