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