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