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