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