Some Mother's Son (1996)
Some Mother's Son is a 1996 drama movie directed by Terry George, with a running time of 1h 52m. It stars Helen Mirren, Fionnula Flanagan and Aidan Gillen.
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.
Quick answers
What is Some Mother's Son about?
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.
When was Some Mother's Son released?
Some Mother's Son was released on 13 September 1996.
How long is Some Mother's Son?
Some Mother's Son runs 1h 52m.
Who made Some Mother's Son?
Some Mother's Son was directed by Terry George.
Where can I watch Some Mother's Son?
Some Mother's Son is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Some Mother's Son
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Helen Mirren as Kathleen Quigley
- Fionnula Flanagan as Annie Higgins
- Aidan Gillen as Gerard Quigley
- David O'Hara as Frank Higgins
- John Lynch as Bobby Sands
- Tom Hollander as Farnsworth
- Tim Woodward as Harrington
- Ciarán Hinds as Danny Boyle
- Geraldine O'Rawe as Alice Quigley
- Gerard McSorley as Father Daly
- Dan Gordon as Inspector McPeake
- Grainne Delany as Theresa Higgins