Some Mother's Son Cast
The cast of Some Mother's Son.
Helen Mirren
as Kathleen Quigley

Helen Mirren portrays Kathleen Quigley, a mother of a hunger striker who must grapple with her son's stance.

Fionnula Flanagan
as Annie Higgins

Fionnula Flanagan plays Annie Higgins, a compassionate woman who supports the hunger strikers' cause.

Aidan Gillen
as Gerard Quigley

Aidan Gillen takes on the role of Gerard Quigley, a member of the IRA who becomes involved in the hunger strike.

David O'Hara
as Frank Higgins

David O'Hara portrays Frank Higgins, a dedicated supporter of the hunger strikers.

John Lynch
as Bobby Sands

John Lynch plays Bobby Sands, one of the key figures among the hunger strikers.

Tom Hollander
as Farnsworth

Tom Hollander appears as Farnsworth, a British official involved in the conflict.

Tim Woodward
as Harrington

Tim Woodward takes on the role of Harrington, another British official dealing with the hunger strike situation.

Ciarán Hinds
as Danny Boyle

Ciarán Hinds portrays Danny Boyle, a figure supporting the hunger strikers' cause.

Geraldine O'Rawe
as Alice Quigley

Geraldine O'Rawe plays Alice Quigley, a character caught up in the turmoil of the hunger strike.

Gerard McSorley
as Father Daly

Gerard McSorley appears as Father Daly, a clergyman trying to support the hunger strikers.

Dan Gordon
as Inspector McPeake

Dan Gordon portrays Inspector McPeake, a law enforcement officer dealing with the hunger strike situation.

Grainne Delany
as Theresa Higgins

Grainne Delany plays Theresa Higgins, a supporter of the hunger strikers.

Ciarán Fitzgerald
as Liam Quigley
Robert Lang
as Government Minister
Stephen Hogan
as Young Turk
Peter Howitt
as SAS Leader
Bosco Hogan
as British Captain
Jimmy Keogh
as Jimmy Higgins
John Kavanagh
as Cardinal
Oliver Maguire
as Frank Maguire
Doreen Keogh
as Mother Superior
Anna Megan
as Rosie Quigley
Hugh O'Donnell
as Paddy
John Higgins
as John Deegan
Joan Sheehy
as Woman Searcher #1
Mal Whyte
as Barrister
Alan Barry
as Judge
Barry Cassin
as Prosecutor
Brian Mallon
as Prison Officer Jones
Sean Lawlor
as Platoon Leader
Michael Sherrie
as Assistant Governor
James Hickey
as Young Son
Karen Carlisle
as Prisoner's Girlfriend
Fiona Higgins
as Prisoner's Sister
Jer O'Leary
as Hunger Striker #1
Tim McDonnell
as Hunger Striker #2
Tony Flynn
as Cyclist
Liam Byrne
as Prisoner Murphy
Pat Mulryan
as IRA Man #1
Valerie Roe
as Girl in Farnsworth's Office
Deirdre McAliskey
as Woman in Court
Michael O'Sullivan
as Prison Officer Davis
Jennifer Gibney
as Woman Searcher #2
Robert Taylor
as Election Agent
Kate Perry
as Prison Officer's Widow
Anthony Brophy
as Prisoner's Leader
Mickey McEneaney
as Merry Mac
Patrick McEneaney
as Merry Mac
Gene Berrills
as Merry Mac
Ronan O'Donoghue
as Radio Announcer
Richard Neilson
as Radio Announcer
Richard Butler
as MP (uncredited)
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