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