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Hunger

An odyssey, in which the smallest gestures become epic and when the body is the last resource for protest.
May 15, 2008 · 1h 36m
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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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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
Directed by Steve McQueen

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
$2,724,474
Production
Film4 Productions, Northern Ireland Screen, Broadcasting Commission of Ireland, Wales Creative IP Fund, Blast! Films
Country
IE, GB

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