Vera Drake

Director: Mike Leigh
Writer: Mike Leigh
Release Date:22 October 2004 (Canada)
Genre: Crime / Drama

Tagline:Wife. Mother. Criminal.

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]

Vera: I help young girls out.

Academy nominations:

Best Achievement in Directing : Mike Leigh
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role : Imelda Staunton
Best Writing, Original Screenplay: Mike Leigh