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