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Hunger

Hunger

An odyssey, in which the smallest gestures become epic and when the body is the last resource for protest.

The story of Bobby Sands, the IRA member who led the 1981 hunger strike during The Troubles in which Irish Republican prisoners tried to win political status.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Hunger
  • Genres: Drama, History
  • Release Date: 2008-05-15
  • Runtime: 96 minutes
  • Rating: 7.248/10 (1139 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $2,724,474
  • Production Companies: Film4 Productions, Northern Ireland Screen, Broadcasting Commission of Ireland, Wales Creative IP Fund, Blast! Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.925
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Michael Fassbender

Michael Fassbender

as Bobby Sands

Stuart Graham

Stuart Graham

as Ray Lohan

Liam Cunningham

Liam Cunningham

as Priest

Helena Bereen

Helena Bereen

as Raymond's Mother

Laine Megaw

Laine Megaw

as Raymond's Wife

Brian Milligan

Brian Milligan

as Davey Gillen

Liam McMahon

Liam McMahon

as Gerry Campbell

Karen Hassan

Karen Hassan

as Gerry's Girlfriend

Frank McCusker

Frank McCusker

as The Governor

Lalor Roddy

Lalor Roddy

as William

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Steve McQueen and Michael Fassbender on Hunger | Film4 Interview Archive

Trailer

External Links

Keywords

prisonpolice brutalityprisonerhunger strikebiographynorthern irelandira (irish republican army)belfast, north irelandcatholic priest1980s

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hunger?

Hunger is a Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 2008-05-15.

Who are the main actors in Hunger?

The main cast includes Michael Fassbender, Stuart Graham, Liam Cunningham, Helena Bereen, Laine Megaw, .

Where can I watch Hunger online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Hunger is available.

Is Hunger based on a true story?

An odyssey, in which the smallest gestures become epic and when the body is the last resource for protest.

What is the IMDb rating of Hunger?

Hunger has an IMDb rating of 7.248/10 based on 1139 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Hunger?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $2,724,474 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Hunger?

The soundtrack was composed by Film4 Productions, Northern Ireland Screen, Broadcasting Commission of Ireland, Wales Creative IP Fund, Blast! Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Hunger filmed?

Hunger was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Hunger?

The total runtime of Hunger is 96 minutes.

Is Hunger suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Hunger?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Hunger.

Does Hunger have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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