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