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