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Hunger

2008•1h 36m•★ 7.2•Released

DramaHistory

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

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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.

Movie details

Release date: 2008
Runtime: 1h 36m
Genres: Drama, History
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom, Northern Ireland
Director: Steve McQueen
Production: Film4 Productions, Northern Ireland Screen, Broadcasting Commission of Ireland, Wales Creative IP Fund, Blast! Films
Revenue: $2,724,474

Cast

Portrait of Michael Fassbender

Michael Fassbender

Bobby Sands

Portrait of Stuart Graham

Stuart Graham

Ray Lohan

Portrait of Liam Cunningham

Liam Cunningham

Priest

Portrait of Helena Bereen

Helena Bereen

Raymond's Mother

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Laine Megaw

Raymond's Wife

Portrait of Brian Milligan

Brian Milligan

Davey Gillen

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