
Some Mother's Son
Some Mother's Son
Release: 1996-09-13·Runtime: 112m·★ 6.7
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
Anthony Brophyas Prisoner's Leader
Helen Mirrenas Kathleen Quigley
David O'Haraas Frank Higgins
John Lynchas Bobby Sands
Tim Woodwardas Harrington
Tony Flynnas Cyclist
Jennifer Gibneyas Woman Searcher #2
Mal Whyteas Barrister
Michael O'Sullivanas Prison Officer Davis
John Kavanaghas Cardinal
Sean Lawloras Platoon Leader
Richard Butleras MP (uncredited)
Peter Howittas SAS Leader
Joan Sheehyas Woman Searcher #1
Barry Cassinas Prosecutor
Tim McDonnellas Hunger Striker #2
Aidan Gillenas Gerard Quigley
Ciarán Hindsas Danny Boyle
Dan Gordonas Inspector McPeake
Stephen Hoganas Young Turk
Oliver Maguireas Frank Maguire
Gerard McSorleyas Father Daly
Doreen Keoghas Mother Superior
Jer O'Learyas Hunger Striker #1
Fionnula Flanaganas Annie Higgins
Geraldine O'Raweas Alice Quigley
Bosco Hoganas British Captain
Tom Hollanderas Farnsworth
Ciarán Fitzgeraldas Liam Quigley
Robert Langas Government Minister
" />
" />
" />
" />
" />