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