

Hunger
An odyssey, in which the smallest gestures become epic and when the body is the last resource for protest.
Drama
History
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
2008-05-15
Runtime:
1h 36m
Director:
Steve McQueen
Writer:
Enda Walsh, Steve McQueen
Top 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
Official Videos

Steve McQueen and Michael Fassbender on Hunger | Film4 Interview Archive

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