Some Mother's Son
"Between love and loyalty... Between life and death... Lies a choice no mother should have to make."
Originally released in 1996. Some Mother's Son is a drama/history film. directed by Terry George.
Starring Helen Mirren, Fionnula Flanagan, and Aidan Gillen
Synopsis
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 Facts
Release Date
September 13, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (37 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
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Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hell's Kitchen
- Castle Rock Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
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 o...
Who directed Some Mother's Son?
Some Mother's Son was directed by Terry George.
How long is Some Mother's Son?
Some Mother's Son has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Some Mother's Son released?
Some Mother's Son was released on September 13, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Some Mother's Son?
The main cast of Some Mother's Son includes Helen Mirren, Fionnula Flanagan, Aidan Gillen, David O'Hara, John Lynch.