Hunger

Release Date:

15 April 2009

Synopsis:

Hunger is a compelling and unforgettable exploration of the real-life events surrounding the 1981 IRA hunger strike at Northern Ireland's Maze Prison. Michael Fassbender (X Men: First Class) is Bobby Sands, an IRA member who leads a hunger strike as a protest against Britain's refusal to recognise... MORE >

Hunger is a compelling and unforgettable exploration of the real-life events surrounding the 1981 IRA hunger strike at Northern Ireland's Maze Prison. Michael Fassbender (X Men: First Class) is Bobby Sands, an IRA member who leads a hunger strike as a protest against Britain's refusal to recognise the IRA as political prisoners. Hunger is a harrowing tale that follows the IRA resistance to the prison regime.

Cast:

Michael Fassbender (Prometheus, Shame, X Men: First Class), Liam Cunningham (Clash of the Titans, The Wind That Shakes the Barley)

Director:

Steve McQueen (Shame)

Genre:

Drama, Dendy

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MA15 Strong themes and violence, Nudity

Run Time:

96 min