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Shooting for Socrates

Shooting for Socrates

★ 6.4/10•2014•1h 32m•PG•Comedy•Drama

Divided by conflict...united by a dream

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.

Marie Jones · Screenplay

James Erskine · Director

James Erskine · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageEN
Release DateJul 11, 2014

Actors

John Hannah

John Hannah

Billy Bingham

Conleth Hill

Conleth Hill

Jackie Fullerton

Richard Dormer

Richard Dormer

Arthur

Art Parkinson

Art Parkinson

Tommy

Ciarán McMenamin

Ciarán McMenamin

Sammy McIlroy

Nico Mirallegro

Nico Mirallegro

David Campbell

Bronagh Gallagher

Bronagh Gallagher

Irene

Paul Kennedy

Paul Kennedy

Pat Jennings

Chris Newman

Chris Newman

Norman Whiteside

Aaron McCusker

Aaron McCusker

Gerry Armstrong

Mathew McElhinney

Jimmy Nichol

Barry Ward

Barry Ward

Jimmy Quinn

Patrick Buchanan

Patrick Buchanan

Alan McDonald

Declan Rodgers

Bernard McNally

Stephen Hagan

Stephen Hagan

Phil Hughes

Andy Moore

Mal Donaghy

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