Release Date: April 10, 2009 (limited)
On DVD/VOD: September 1, 2009
1h 36m | Drama
Hunger follows life in the Maze Prison, Northern Ireland with an interpretation of the highly emotive events surrounding the 1981 IRA Hunger Strike, led by Bobby Sands. With an epic eye for detail, the film provides a timely exploration of what happens when body and mind are pushed to the uttermost limit.
Director: | Steve McQueen |
Studio: | Maple Pictures |
Producer(s): | Laura Hastings-Smith, Robin Gutch |
Cast: | Michael Fassbender, Liam Cunningham, Stuart Graham, Brian Milligan, Liam McMahon, Helena Bereen, Laine Megaw, Lalor Roddy |
Writer(s): | Enda Walsh, Steve McQueen |
Official Site: | www.hungerthemovie.co.uk |