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