Shooting for Socrates

Shooting for Socrates (2014)

Divided by conflict...united by a dream

Comedy Drama

Set in Belfast against the backdrop of the 1986 World Cup, Shooting for Socrates tells the story of a momentous time in Northern Ireland's football history through the eyes of players, fans and the media. The film also follows the lives of passionate football supporter Arthur and his son Tommy from East Belfast. The lead up to a momentous day in the life of a young boy (his 10th birthday) mirrors the build up to the big day for the Northern Ireland football team as they play the greatest match of their lives.

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  • Release Date: 2014-07-11
  • Runtime: 1h 32min
  • Director: James Erskine

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Cast

  • John Hannah

    Billy Bingham

  • Conleth Hill

    Jackie Fullerton

  • Richard Dormer

    Arthur

  • Art Parkinson

    Tommy

  • Ciarán McMenamin

    Sammy McIlroy

  • Nico Mirallegro

    David Campbell

  • Bronagh Gallagher

    Irene

  • Paul Kennedy

    Pat Jennings

  • Chris Newman

    Norman Whiteside

  • Aaron McCusker

    Gerry Armstrong

  • Mathew McElhinney

    Jimmy Nichol

  • Barry Ward

    Jimmy Quinn

  • Patrick Buchanan

    Alan McDonald

  • Declan Rodgers

    Bernard McNally

  • Stephen Hagan

    Phil Hughes

  • Andy Moore

    Mal Donaghy

  • Lorraine Sass

    Rebecca Bingham

  • Frankie McCafferty

    Derek the Kit Man

  • Gerard Jordan

    Albert Kirk

  • Packy Lee

    Wigsy

  • Chris Patrick-Simpson

    Spud

  • Peter Ballance

    Jim Campbell

  • Conan Sweeny

    Barney the Barman

  • Cathan McRoberts

    Soldier Smith

  • John Travers

    Frankie

  • Maggie Cronin

    Landlady

  • John Patrick Donaghy

    Titch

  • Sergio Mur

    Socrates

  • Julia Dearden

    Mrs. McIlroy

  • Katie Tumelty

    Mrs Jones

  • Allan Gildea

    Christopher's Dad

  • Jude Crawford

    Christopher

  • William Graham

    Simon Jones

  • Mike Nesbitt

    Football Commentator

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