Some Mother's Son

(1996)Directed by Terry George112 min · RDrama, History
Between love and loyalty... Between life and death... Lies a choice no mother should have to make.

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.

Helen Mirrenas Kathleen Quigley
Fionnula Flanaganas Annie Higgins
Aidan Gillenas Gerard Quigley
David O'Haraas Frank Higgins
John Lynchas Bobby Sands
Tom Hollanderas Farnsworth
Tim Woodwardas Harrington
Ciarán Hindsas Danny Boyle
Geraldine O'Raweas Alice Quigley
Gerard McSorleyas Father Daly
Dan Gordonas Inspector McPeake
Grainne Delanyas Theresa Higgins
Ciarán Fitzgeraldas Liam Quigley
Robert Langas Government Minister
Stephen Hoganas Young Turk
Peter Howittas SAS Leader
Bosco Hoganas British Captain
JKJimmy Keoghas Jimmy Higgins
John Kavanaghas Cardinal
Oliver Maguireas Frank Maguire
Doreen Keoghas Mother Superior
Anna Meganas Rosie Quigley
Hugh O'Donnellas Paddy
JHJohn Higginsas John Deegan