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| Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain-a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family. | |
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| Also Known As: Untitled Mike Leigh Project (UK) (working title) Vera Drake (France) (more) Filming Locations: England, UK (more) Trivia: Filmed with no script, the film went on to be nominated for Best Original Screenplay for 2005 Oscar. Mike Leigh said that he "had to prepare the screenplay so it can be sent out to academy members. But actually the screenplay that was nominated doesn't exist. The film is the screenplay." (more) Goofs: Anachronisms: Vera's sister-in-law Joyce says she wants a washing machine which costs "twenty five pounds". Until decimalization in 1971, most luxury goods (such as washing machines and men's suits) were priced in guineas not pounds. Interestingly, in the film the cost of the abortion is expressed as two guineas. (One guinea = one pound one shilling, equivalent to one pound five pence in decimal.) (more) Quotes: 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] [...] (more) Awards: Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 33 wins & 26 nominations (more) Movie Connections: Featured in 11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2005) (TV) (more) |
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