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