Some Mother's Son
“Between love and loyalty... Between life and death... Lies a choice no mother should have to make.”
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.
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Helen Mirren
Kathleen Quigley
Fionnula Flanagan
Annie Higgins
Aidan Gillen
Gerard Quigley
David O'Hara
Frank Higgins
John Lynch
Bobby Sands
Tom Hollander
Farnsworth
Tim Woodward
Harrington
Ciarán Hinds
Danny Boyle
Geraldine O'Rawe
Alice Quigley
Gerard McSorley
Father Daly
Dan Gordon
Inspector McPeake
Grainne Delany
Theresa Higgins
Ciarán Fitzgerald
Liam Quigley
Robert Lang
Government Minister
Stephen Hogan
Young Turk
Peter Howitt
SAS Leader
Bosco Hogan
British Captain
Jimmy Keogh
Jimmy Higgins
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 5, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry George
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Sheridan, Terry George
- Original Title
- Some Mother's Son
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Irish
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Hell's Kitchen, Castle Rock Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry George
Jim Sheridan, Terry George
Geoffrey Simpson
Craig McKay
Edward Burke, Arthur Lappin, Jim Sheridan, Rod Stoneman
Department Leadership Roster
Terry George
Director
Jim Sheridan
Writer
Terry George
Writer
David Wilson
Production Design
Geoffrey Simpson
Director of Photography
Craig McKay
Editor
Joan Bergin
Costume Design
Edward Burke
Producer
Arthur Lappin
Producer
Jim Sheridan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Some Mother's Son
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 of war. The film focuses on the mothers of two of the strikers, and their struggle to save the lives of their sons.
Who directed Some Mother's Son?
Some Mother's Son was directed by Terry George.
Who stars in Some Mother's Son?
The principal cast of Some Mother's Son includes Helen Mirren, Fionnula Flanagan, Aidan Gillen, David O'Hara, John Lynch.
When was Some Mother's Son released and how long is it?
Some Mother's Son was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Some Mother's Son?
Some Mother's Son holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).