Vera Drake

Vera Drake is a 2004 film about an abortionist who finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain - a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family. Directed and written by Mike Leigh. Wife. Mother. Criminal. Vera Drake I help girls out. [to young woman] Right then dear, first thing we've got to do is put the kettle on. Right dear, you're gonna have to take your knickers off. Stan Drake Whatever she done, she done it out of the goodness of her heart! Reg It don't seem fair. Look at my mom: six of us in two rooms. It's all right if you're rich, but if you can't feed them, you can't love them, can you? Dialogue Vera: I know why you're here. Det. Inspector Webster: I beg your pardon? Vera: I know why you're here. [pause] Det. Inspector Webster: Why are we here? Vera: Because of what I do. Det. Inspector Webster: Because of what you do? Vera: Yes. Det. Inspector Webster: What is it that you do, Mrs Drake? [long pause] Vera: I help young girls out. Det. Inspector Webster: You perform abortions, don't you? Vera: That's not what I do dear. That's what you call it. But they need help. Who else they got to turn to? No one. I help them out. Sid: How could she do that? Stan: I know you think she done a bad thing. But God knows, she's gonna get punished enough for what she done. We can't let her down. Stan: You know what Vera's like. She finds a young fellow, lives on his own, no family. Wants him to move in with us, gives him his tea. Frank: She's got a heart of gold that woman. Stan: She's a diamond. Frank: You're a lucky man. Stan: What's all this about? Det. Sergeant Vickers: We'll keep you posted. Stan: I'm her husband. I've got a right to know. Vera: I reckon that Reg would make a good husband to some nice girl. Stan: Where's a bloke like that gonna meet someone? Vera: Hello George. Oh, hello Peggy, are you off work today? George: [to Peggy] Sit up then. Vera: Oh, she's all right, George, bless her. This has slipped a bit. I hope she isn't taken bad again, is she? Well I'll make a fresh pot of tea. And you'll want a biscuit Peggy, I shouldn't wonder. Lily: How did that go the other week? Vera: Same as usual. Lily: Nervous little thing wasn't she? Vera: I know. I put her right. Set her mind at rest. Lily: You always do, don't ya? Cast Imelda Staunton - Vera Drake Phil Davis - Stan Drake Daniel Mays - Sid Drake Alex Kelly - Ethel Drake Sandra Voe - Vera's Mother Eddie Marsan - Reg Adrian Scarborough - Frank Drake Heather Craney - Joyce Drake Sally Hawkins - Susan Ruth Sheen - Lily Lesley Sharp - Jessie Barnes Sam Troughton - David Anna Keaveney - Nellie Leo Bill - Ronnie Gerard Monaco - Kenny Liz White - Pamela Barnes Peter Wight - Det. Inspector Webster Martin Savage - Det. Sergeant Vickers Jim Broadbent - Judge Simon Chandler - Mr. Wells Lesley Manville - Mrs. Wells Marion Bailey - Mrs. Fowler Anthony O'Donnell - Mr. Sharp External links 0383694 Vera Drake veradrake Category:2004 films Category:2000s British films Category:British drama films Category:Independent films Category:Films set in London Category:Films about abortion Category:Films about social issues