Hunger

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

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.

DramaHistory

Hunger

Rating

7.2/10

Release Date

2008-05-15

Runtime

96 minutes

Status

Released

Cast

Michael Fassbender

Bobby Sands

Stuart Graham

Ray Lohan

Liam Cunningham

Priest

Helena Bereen

Raymond's Mother

Laine Megaw

Raymond's Wife

Brian Milligan

Davey Gillen

Liam McMahon

Gerry Campbell

Karen Hassan

Gerry's Girlfriend

Frank McCusker

The Governor

Lalor Roddy

William

Des McAleer

Mr Sands

Helen Madden

Mrs. Sands

Videos

Production Companies

Film4 Productions

Northern Ireland Screen

Broadcasting Commission of Ireland

Wales Creative IP Fund

Blast! Films