Vera Drake
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Release date | Turkey |
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Directors | Mike Leigh |
Screenplay | Mike Leigh |
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ID | 666781 |
Volpi Cup for Best Actress
BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
The British Independent Film Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a British Independent Film
British Independent Film Award for Best Actor
European Film Award for Best Actress
National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress
British Independent Film Award for Best British Independent Film
BAFTA Award for Best Direction
BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design
New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress
British Independent Film Award for Best Director
London Film Critics' Circle Award for Actress of the Year
British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actor / Actress
Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress
British Independent Film Award for Best Achievement in Production
About Vera Drake
In 1950s England, housekeeper Vera Drake (Imelda Staunton) is a kindly wife and mother who offers selfless devotion and unwavering care to her family, which includes her husband (Philip Davis) and two grown children (Alex Kelly, Daniel Mays). However, unknown to her friends and family, Drake provides abortions to local women with unwanted pregnancies. When the authorities learn of her illegal activities, Drake loses the admiration of many around her -- and possibly her freedom.
Nicky Henson: Stage and screen actor dies at 74
Actor Nicky Henson , who appeared in TV shows including Fawlty Towers , EastEnders and Downton Abbey , has died at the age of 74.
Henson starred in Fawlty Towers as Mr Johnson, a guest who got into trouble with John Cleese 's Basil Fawlty after trying to sneak a woman into his room.
A statement from the actor's family said: "Nicky Henson has died after a long disagreement with cancer. "
He was first diagnosed with the disease almost 20 years ago.
Nicky Henson played The Father of Honey in EastEndersHe told the PA news agency last year: "For The Last 18 years, I've regarded myself as 'being in extra time', which I never expected to have, so I'm very thankful for it. "
He played Honey Edwards' father Jack in EastEnders, and was entertainer Charles Grigg in Downton Abbey . His film credits included Vera Drake and Syriana, which starred George Clooney .
He also enjoyed a host of stage roles at The Royal Shakespeare Company and National Theatre , and was a founder member of the Young Vic.
Meanwhile, he recorded a pop single in 1961 and had a three-year contract writing songs for The Shadows and Cliff Richard .
Fellow actor Ian Ogilvy posted news of Henson's death on Facebook, describing him as "my oldest and dearest friend".
Henson was married twice, firstly to fellow actor Una Stubbs . They had two sons but The Marriage ended in divorce.
Henson later wed ballerina Marguerite Porter , with whom he had another son. They were married for More Than 30 years.
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Source of news: bbc.com