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