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Feature film — 2008

Hunger (2008)

7.21h 36mDrama — History

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.

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A high-signal pick with 1,277 votes.

Film4 Productions / Northern Ireland Screen / Broadcasting Commission of Ireland / Wales Creative IP Fund / Blast! Films

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Director: Steve McQueen

On screen

Cast & crew

Michael Fassbender as Bobby Sands

Michael Fassbender

Bobby Sands

Stuart Graham as Ray Lohan

Stuart Graham

Ray Lohan

Liam Cunningham as Priest

Liam Cunningham

Priest

Helena Bereen as Raymond's Mother

Helena Bereen

Raymond's Mother

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Laine Megaw

Raymond's Wife

Brian Milligan as Davey Gillen

Brian Milligan

Davey Gillen

Liam McMahon as Gerry Campbell

Liam McMahon

Gerry Campbell

Karen Hassan as Gerry's Girlfriend

Karen Hassan

Gerry's Girlfriend

Frank McCusker as The Governor

Frank McCusker

The Governor

Lalor Roddy as William

Lalor Roddy

William

Des McAleer as Mr Sands

Des McAleer

Mr Sands

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Helen Madden

Mrs. Sands

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