Hunger

Hunger

Drama · 2008 · 1h 36m

Movie

7.2/10 · TMDB

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.

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Cast & crew

Michael FassbenderBobby Sands
Stuart GrahamRay Lohan
Liam CunninghamPriest
Helena BereenRaymond's Mother
Laine MegawRaymond's Wife
Brian MilliganDavey Gillen
Liam McMahonGerry Campbell
Karen HassanGerry's Girlfriend
Frank McCuskerThe Governor
Lalor RoddyWilliam
Des McAleerMr Sands
Helen MaddenMrs. Sands
Paddy JenkinsHitman
Geoff GattBearded Man
Rory MullenPriest

Information

Release date
31 October 2008
Director
Steve McQueen
Genres
Drama, History
Runtime
1h 36m
Country of origin
Ireland, United Kingdom

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