Hunger

Hunger

2008
1h 36m
7.2

7.2/10

1,199 votes • View on IMDb

"An odyssey, in which the smallest gestures become epic and when the body is the last resource for protest."

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Revenue: $2,724,474

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Film4 Productions Northern Ireland Screen Broadcasting Commission of Ireland Wales Creative IP Fund Blast! Films
Production Countries
Ireland United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date May 15, 2008
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0986233

Cast

Michael Fassbender
Michael Fassbender

Bobby Sands

Stuart Graham
Stuart Graham

Ray Lohan

Liam Cunningham
Liam Cunningham

Priest

Helena Bereen
Helena Bereen

Raymond's Mother

Laine Megaw
Laine Megaw

Raymond's Wife

Brian Milligan
Brian Milligan

Davey Gillen

Liam McMahon
Liam McMahon

Gerry Campbell

Karen Hassan
Karen Hassan

Gerry's Girlfriend

Frank McCusker
Frank McCusker

The Governor

Lalor Roddy
Lalor Roddy

William

Des McAleer
Des McAleer

Mr Sands

Helen Madden
Helen Madden

Mrs. Sands

Key Crew

Steve McQueen
Director
Enda Walsh
Writer
Steve McQueen
Writer
Robin Gutch
Producer
Laura Hastings-Smith
Producer