(2008)Directed by Steve McQueen96 minDrama, History

“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.

Michael Fassbenderas Bobby Sands

Stuart Grahamas Ray Lohan

Liam Cunninghamas Priest

Helena Bereenas Raymond's Mother

LM Laine Megawas Raymond's Wife

Brian Milliganas Davey Gillen

Liam McMahonas Gerry Campbell

Karen Hassanas Gerry's Girlfriend

Frank McCuskeras The Governor

Lalor Roddyas William

Des McAleeras Mr Sands

Helen Maddenas Mrs. Sands

Paddy Jenkinsas Hitman

Geoff Gattas Bearded Man

Rory Mullenas Priest

Ben Peelas Riot Prison Officer Stephen Graves

B.J. Hoggas Loyalist Orderly

BC Billy Clarkeas Chief MO

Ciaran Flynnas 12 Year Old Bobby

Hunger