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Some Mother's Son

R19961h 52mTerry George
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 75%

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"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.

DramaHistory
StrikeIrelandCandlelight VigilBritish Prison

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Frequently asked questions

What is Some Mother's Son (1996) 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.

Who stars in Some Mother's Son?

Some Mother's Son stars Helen Mirren (Kathleen Quigley), Fionnula Flanagan (Annie Higgins), Aidan Gillen (Gerard Quigley), David O'Hara (Frank Higgins), John Lynch (Bobby Sands). The film was directed by Terry George.

How long is Some Mother's Son?

Some Mother's Son has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated R.

Is Some Mother's Son worth watching?

Some Mother's Son holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 75. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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