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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 his involvement with the Irish Republican Army. Yet while she supports her son and works to save his life, Kathleen nevertheless maintains her disdain for violence. This is in great contrast to Annie Higgins, the mother of Gerard's collaborator, who wholeheartedly embraces the IRA's mission. Despite their differing philosophies, the women form an uneasy bond over the suffering of their imprisoned sons. Kathleen finds herself increasingly politicized but finds herself facing a moral dilemma when the prisoners begin a hunger strike. As Gerard's next of kin, it is her right to agree to intravenous feeding should her son enter a coma; however, many people, including Annie, would see such as an act as betrayal of the strike, leaving Kathleen with a choice between saving her son's life and respecting his cause. ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide
Cast
John Lynch
Bobby Sands
Helen Mirren
Kathleen Quigley
David Patrick O'Hara
Frank Higgins
Tim Woodward
Harrington
Fionnula Flanagan
Annie Higgis
Aidan Gillen
Gerard Quigley
Production Crew
Connor Devlin
Art Director
Helen Mirren
Associate Producer
Nuala Moiselle
Casting
Geoffrey Simpson
Cinematographer
Joan Bergin
Costume Designer
Terry George
Director
Craig McKay
Editor
Michael Murray
First Assistant Director
Arthur Lappin
Producer
Edward Burke
Producer
Jim Sheridan
Producer
David Wilson
Production Designer
Jim Sheridan
Screenwriter
Terry George
Screenwriter
Carolyn Scott
Set Designer
Bill Whelan
Songwriter
Brian Simmons
Sound/Sound Designer
Year: 1996
Runtime: 112
Country: UK
MPAA Rating: R
for language and some political violence and suffering
Category: Feature
Genre
Drama
Produced by
Castle Rock Entertainment
Columbia TriStar
Sony
Awards
1996 - Best "Young" European Film - European Film Academy
© 2009 Spout LLC. Portions of content provided by All Movie Guide.