Hunger (2008)
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.
Director: Steve McQueen
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: May 15, 2008
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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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
- Frank McCusker - The Governor
- Lalor Roddy - William
Screenplay
Music: David Holmes, Leo Abrahams
Cinematography: Sean Bobbitt
Editing: Joe Walker
Production: Film4 Productions, Northern Ireland Screen, Broadcasting Commission of Ireland, Wales Creative IP Fund, Blast! Films
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom
Language: English
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Nostalgic Memories and the Past, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
prison, police brutality, prisoner, hunger strike, biography, northern ireland, ira (irish republican army), belfast, north ireland, catholic priest, 1980s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hunger about?
- 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.
- Who directed Hunger?
- Hunger was directed by Steve McQueen.
- Who stars in Hunger?
- Hunger stars Michael Fassbender, Stuart Graham, Liam Cunningham, Helena Bereen, Laine Megaw, Brian Milligan.
- How long is Hunger?
- Hunger has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Hunger?
- Hunger is a Drama, History film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Hunger?
- Hunger has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- How much did Hunger gross?
- Hunger grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was Hunger produced?
- Hunger was produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Hunger?
- The themes of Hunger include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Nostalgic Memories and the Past, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.