Hunger (2008)

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

Movie · Drama, History · 1h 36m · Rated 7.2/10 on TMDB · Released May 15, 2008

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.

Directed by Steve McQueen

Cast

• Michael Fassbender as Bobby Sands
• Stuart Graham as Ray Lohan
• Liam Cunningham as Priest
• Helena Bereen as Raymond's Mother
• Laine Megaw as Raymond's Wife
• Brian Milligan as Davey Gillen
• Liam McMahon as Gerry Campbell
• Karen Hassan as Gerry's Girlfriend
• Frank McCusker as The Governor
• Lalor Roddy as William
• Des McAleer as Mr Sands
• Helen Madden as Mrs. Sands

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