Hunger (2008)

  • NR
  • 12/05/2008 (US)
  • Drama, History
  • 1h 36m

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.

Enda Walsh

Writer

Steve McQueen

Writer, Director

Cast

Michael Fassbender's headshot

Michael Fassbender

Bobby Sands
Stuart Graham's headshot

Stuart Graham

Ray Lohan
Liam Cunningham's headshot

Liam Cunningham

Priest
Helena Bereen's headshot

Helena Bereen

Raymond's Mother
Laine Megaw's headshot

Laine Megaw

Raymond's Wife
Brian Milligan's headshot

Brian Milligan

Davey Gillen
Liam McMahon's headshot

Liam McMahon

Gerry Campbell
Karen Hassan's headshot

Karen Hassan

Gerry's Girlfriend

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