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