Shooting for Socrates

Shooting for Socrates (2014)

Divided by conflict...united by a dream

  • Genre: Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 2014-07-11
  • User Rating: 6.786/10 from 7 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 32min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: New Black Films
  • Production Country: United Kingdom
  • Director: James Erskine
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Summary

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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  • John Hannah

    as Billy Bingham
  • Conleth Hill

    as Jackie Fullerton
  • Richard Dormer

    as Arthur
  • Art Parkinson

    as Tommy
  • Ciarán McMenamin

    as Sammy McIlroy
  • Nico Mirallegro

    as David Campbell
  • Bronagh Gallagher

    as Irene
  • Paul Kennedy

    as Pat Jennings
  • Chris Newman

    as Norman Whiteside
  • Aaron McCusker

    as Gerry Armstrong
  • Mathew McElhinney

    as Jimmy Nichol
  • Barry Ward

    as Jimmy Quinn
  • Patrick Buchanan

    as Alan McDonald
  • Declan Rodgers

    as Bernard McNally
  • Stephen Hagan

    as Phil Hughes
  • Andy Moore

    as Mal Donaghy
  • Lorraine Sass

    as Rebecca Bingham
  • Frankie McCafferty

    as Derek the Kit Man
  • Gerard Jordan

    as Albert Kirk
  • Packy Lee

    as Wigsy
  • Chris Patrick-Simpson

    as Spud
  • Peter Ballance

    as Jim Campbell
  • Conan Sweeny

    as Barney the Barman
  • Cathan McRoberts

    as Soldier Smith
  • John Travers

    as Frankie
  • Maggie Cronin

    as Landlady
  • John Patrick Donaghy

    as Titch
  • Sergio Mur

    as Socrates
  • Julia Dearden

    as Mrs. McIlroy
  • Katie Tumelty

    as Mrs Jones
  • Allan Gildea

    as Christopher's Dad
  • Jude Crawford

    as Christopher
  • William Graham

    as Simon Jones
  • Mike Nesbitt

    as Football Commentator
Production Victoria Gregory Producer
Editing Jason Savage Editor
Writing Marie Jones Screenplay
Camera Joel Devlin Director of Photography
Directing James Erskine Director
Production James Erskine Producer
Writing James Erskine Screenplay

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