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    Hunger

    96'

    2008-05-15

    7.2

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

    Drama,History

    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.

    WritingEnda WalshDirectingSteve McQueen

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    Cast

    6

    Bobby Sands

    Michael Fassbender

    1

    Ray Lohan

    Stuart Graham

    3

    Priest

    Liam Cunningham

    1

    Raymond's Mother

    Helena Bereen

    1

    Raymond's Wife

    Laine Megaw

    1

    Davey Gillen

    Brian Milligan

    1

    Gerry Campbell

    Liam McMahon

    1

    Gerry's Girlfriend

    Karen Hassan

    1

    The Governor

    Frank McCusker

    1

    William

    Lalor Roddy

    1

    Mr Sands

    Des McAleer

    1

    Mrs. Sands

    Helen Madden

    1

    Hitman

    Paddy Jenkins

    1

    Bearded Man

    Geoff Gatt

    1

    Priest

    Rory Mullen

    1

    Riot Prison Officer Stephen Graves

    Ben Peel

    1

    Loyalist Orderly

    B.J. Hogg

    1

    Chief MO

    Billy Clarke

    1

    12 Year Old Bobby

    Ciaran Flynn

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    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 2724474
    • List of countries:
      1. Ireland
      2. United Kingdom
      3. Northern Ireland
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Film4 Productions
      2. Northern Ireland Screen
      3. Broadcasting Commission of Ireland
      4. Wales Creative IP Fund
      5. Blast! Films
    • Vote Count: 1281
    • Popularity: 2.421
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Hunger

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