22 Oct 2004
Vera Drake
Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.
Saturday Night and Sunday Morning
Saturday night you have your fling at life...and Sunday morning you face up to it!
A 22-year-old factory worker lets loose on the weekends: drinking, brawling, and dating two women, one of whom is older and married.
Top Billed Cast
Albert Finney Arthur Seaton
Shirley Anne Field Doreen
Rachel Roberts Brenda
Hylda Baker Aunt Ada
Norman Rossington Bert
Bryan Pringle Jack
Robert Cawdron Robboe
Avis Bunnage Blousy Woman
Colin Blakely Loudmouth
Peter Madden Drunken Man
Alister Williamson Policeman
Elsie Wagstaff Mrs. Seaton
Frank Pettitt Mr. Seaton
Edna Morris Mrs. Bull
Cameron Hall Mr. Bull
Irene Richmond Doreen's Mother
Louise Dunn Betty
Anne Blake Civil Defence Officer
Peter Sallis Man in Suit (uncredited)
John Barrett Man in Cafe (uncredited)
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