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