
Some Mother's Son
Some Mother's Son
Release: 1996-09-13·Runtime: 112m·★ 6.8
DramaHistory
Based on the true story of the 1981 hunger strike in a British prison, in which IRA prisoner Bobby Sands led a protest against the treatment of IRA prisoners as criminals rather than as prisoners of war. The film focuses on the mothers of two of the strikers, and their struggle to save the lives of their sons.
Production Countries
IrelandUnited States of America
Production Companies
Hell's Kitchen
Castle Rock Entertainment
Cast
Stephen Hoganas Young Turk
Peter Howittas SAS Leader
Bosco Hoganas British Captain
Oliver Maguireas Frank Maguire
Tim Woodwardas Harrington
Geraldine O'Raweas Alice Quigley
Gerard McSorleyas Father Daly
Sean Lawloras Platoon Leader
Richard Butleras MP (uncredited)
Robert Langas Government Minister
Ciarán Fitzgeraldas Liam Quigley
Joan Sheehyas Woman Searcher #1
Tim McDonnellas Hunger Striker #2
Jennifer Gibneyas Woman Searcher #2
Aidan Gillenas Gerard Quigley
Barry Cassinas Prosecutor
Tony Flynnas Cyclist
David O'Haraas Frank Higgins
John Lynchas Bobby Sands
Tom Hollanderas Farnsworth
Michael O'Sullivanas Prison Officer Davis
John Kavanaghas Cardinal
Jer O'Learyas Hunger Striker #1
Helen Mirrenas Kathleen Quigley
Fionnula Flanaganas Annie Higgins
Ciarán Hindsas Danny Boyle
Doreen Keoghas Mother Superior
Anthony Brophyas Prisoner's Leader
Dan Gordonas Inspector McPeake
Mal Whyteas Barrister
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