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