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Some Mother's Son

Some Mother's Son

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Some Mother's Son
  • Genres: Drama, History
  • Release Date: 1996-09-13
  • Runtime: 112 minutes
  • Rating: 6.7/10 (37 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Hell's Kitchen, Castle Rock Entertainment, Columbia Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.4851
  • Languages: English, Irish

Cast & Crew

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren

as Kathleen Quigley

Fionnula Flanagan

Fionnula Flanagan

as Annie Higgins

Aidan Gillen

Aidan Gillen

as Gerard Quigley

David O'Hara

David O'Hara

as Frank Higgins

John Lynch

John Lynch

as Bobby Sands

Tom Hollander

Tom Hollander

as Farnsworth

Tim Woodward

Tim Woodward

as Harrington

Ciarán Hinds

Ciarán Hinds

as Danny Boyle

Geraldine O'Rawe

Geraldine O'Rawe

as Alice Quigley

Gerard McSorley

Gerard McSorley

as Father Daly

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Some Mother's Son Trailer 1996

External Links

Keywords

strikeirelandcandlelight vigilbritish prison

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Some Mother's Son?

Some Mother's Son is a Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 1996-09-13.

Who are the main actors in Some Mother's Son?

The main cast includes Helen Mirren, Fionnula Flanagan, Aidan Gillen, David O'Hara, John Lynch, .

Where can I watch Some Mother's Son online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Some Mother's Son is available.

Is Some Mother's Son based on a true story?

Between love and loyalty... Between life and death... Lies a choice no mother should have to make.

What is the IMDb rating of Some Mother's Son?

Some Mother's Son has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 37 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Some Mother's Son?

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

Who composed the soundtrack for Some Mother's Son?

The soundtrack was composed by Hell's Kitchen, Castle Rock Entertainment, Columbia Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Some Mother's Son filmed?

Some Mother's Son was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Some Mother's Son?

The total runtime of Some Mother's Son is 112 minutes.

Is Some Mother's Son suitable for kids?

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

Will there be a sequel to Some Mother's Son?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Some Mother's Son.

Does Some Mother's Son have a post-credit scene?

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