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Some Mother's Son (1996)

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A 1981 hunger strike in a Belfast prison is the historical inspiration for the drama Some Mother's Son, which attempts to focus on the personal dimensions of the event through its portrayal of the families of the striking prisoners. Directed by Terry George, co-author of In the Name of the Father, the film is anchored by Helen Mirren's performance as Kathleen Quigley, an educated, thoughtful schoolteacher who feels the Irish-English conflict is remote from her life until her son is arrested for

R, 1 hr. 52 min.

Drama

Directed By: Bill Whelan

In Theaters: Dec 27, 1996 Wide

Warner Home Video

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Cast

Helen Mirren
Kathleen Quigley
Fionnula Flanagan
Annie Higgis
Aidan Gillen
Gerard Quigley
David O'Hara
Frank Higgins
John Lynch
Bobby Sands
Tim Woodward
Harrington
Ciar�n Hinds
Danny Boyle
Gerard McSorley
Father Daly
Geraldine O'Rawe
Alice Quigley
Robert Taylor
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Critic Reviews for Some Mother's Son

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If Son were as strong in its storytelling as its characters are in their convictions, it would be more than well-acted political soap.

January 1, 2000 Comment

Susan Wloszczyna

USA Today

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Riveting political drama about the importance of conscience and following the imperatives of the heart.

August 26, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

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This is a great film that I can't help but watch every now and then.

November 30, 2007

Leo L

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Gives a fairly good insight into the ' H Block ' prisoner story but not enough attention to detail really. I think there should be a more biographical movie made about this story and Bobby Sands and the other POWs. Great actors all around in this one however. If you dont know about this story or the H Block prisoners

December 31, 2007

stacy pulliam

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