Hunger
“An odyssey, in which the smallest gestures become epic and when the body is the last resource for protest.”
2008•NR•1h 36m•7.2•Released
DramaHistory
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.
Director
Steve McQueen
Writer
Enda Walsh, Steve McQueen
Revenue
$3M
Languages
English
Studio
Film4 Productions
Cast
Michael Fassbender
Bobby Sands
Stuart Graham
Ray Lohan
Liam Cunningham
Priest
Helena Bereen
Raymond's Mother
Laine Megaw
Raymond's Wife
Brian Milligan
Davey Gillen
Liam McMahon
Gerry Campbell
Karen Hassan
Gerry's Girlfriend
Frank McCusker
The Governor
Lalor Roddy
William
Des McAleer
Mr Sands
Helen Madden
Mrs. Sands
Paddy Jenkins
Hitman
Geoff Gatt
Bearded Man
Rory Mullen
Priest
Production
Company
Film4 Productions
Company
Northern Ireland Screen
Company
Broadcasting Commission of Ireland
Company
Wales Creative IP Fund
Company
Blast! Films
Producer
Robin Gutch
Producer
Laura Hastings-Smith
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