Shooting for Socrates

Shooting for Socrates

2014
1h 32m
6.8

6.8/10

7 votes • View on IMDb
Comedy Drama

"Divided by conflict...united by a dream"

Overview

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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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
New Black Films
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English Spanish

Keywords

sports world cup football (soccer) belfast, north ireland 1980s

Quick Facts

Release Date July 11, 2014
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt3223394

Cast

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
Mathew McElhinney

Jimmy Nichol

Barry Ward
Barry Ward

Jimmy Quinn

Key Crew

Victoria Gregory
Producer
Marie Jones
Screenplay
James Erskine
Director
James Erskine
Producer
James Erskine
Screenplay