
Some Mother's Son
Some Mother's Son
Release: 1996-09-13·Runtime: 112m·★ 6.8
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
Michael O'Sullivanas Prison Officer Davis
Anthony Brophyas Prisoner's Leader
Barry Cassinas Prosecutor
Ciarán Fitzgeraldas Liam Quigley
Ciarán Hindsas Danny Boyle
Gerard McSorleyas Father Daly
Dan Gordonas Inspector McPeake
Sean Lawloras Platoon Leader
Bosco Hoganas British Captain
Jennifer Gibneyas Woman Searcher #2
Richard Butleras MP (uncredited)
Robert Langas Government Minister
Mal Whyteas Barrister
Jer O'Learyas Hunger Striker #1
Tim McDonnellas Hunger Striker #2
John Lynchas Bobby Sands
Aidan Gillenas Gerard Quigley
Peter Howittas SAS Leader
Oliver Maguireas Frank Maguire
David O'Haraas Frank Higgins
Tom Hollanderas Farnsworth
Helen Mirrenas Kathleen Quigley
Fionnula Flanaganas Annie Higgins
Tim Woodwardas Harrington
Doreen Keoghas Mother Superior
Joan Sheehyas Woman Searcher #1
Tony Flynnas Cyclist
Geraldine O'Raweas Alice Quigley
Stephen Hoganas Young Turk
John Kavanaghas Cardinal
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