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