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