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

Hunger

7.2 / 10 7.2 2008 1h 36mNR

DramaHistory

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.

Directed by Steve McQueen

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Stills from Hunger

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CAST

The people behind the story

Michael Fassbender

Michael FassbenderBobby Sands

Stuart Graham

Stuart GrahamRay Lohan

Liam Cunningham

Liam CunninghamPriest

Helena Bereen

Helena BereenRaymond's Mother

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Laine MegawRaymond's Wife

Brian Milligan

Brian MilliganDavey Gillen

Liam McMahon

Liam McMahonGerry Campbell

Karen Hassan

Karen HassanGerry's Girlfriend