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