Shooting for Socrates
“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.
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Cast
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John Hannah
Billy Bingham
Known for
Spartacus
The Mummy
Conleth Hill
Jackie Fullerton
Known for
Game of Thrones
Whatever Works
Richard Dormer
Arthur
Known for
Game of Thrones
The Day of the Jackal
Art Parkinson
Tommy
Known for
Game of Thrones
Kubo and the Two Strings
Ciarán McMenamin
Sammy McIlroy
Known for
Primeval
To End All Wars
Nico Mirallegro
David Campbell
Known for
My Mad Fat Diary
Rillington Place
Bronagh Gallagher
Irene
Known for
Brassic
You, Me and the Apocalypse
Paul Kennedy
Pat Jennings
Known for
House of the Dragon
The Frankenstein Chronicles
Chris Newman
Norman Whiteside
Known for
Song for a Raggy Boy
Ferocious Planet
Aaron McCusker
Gerry Armstrong
Known for
Bohemian Rhapsody
Fortitude
Mathew McElhinney
Jimmy Nichol
Known for
Five Minutes of Heaven
Barry Ward
Jimmy Quinn
Known for
Bad Sisters
The End of the F***ing World
James Erskine Director · Marie Jones Screenplay Joel Devlin Cinematographer
First release July 11, 2014 · Produced in United Kingdom, Ireland · Languages English, Spanish
Production
New Black Films
Production
United Kingdom · Ireland
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English · Spanish
Release dates
Ireland · July 11, 2014
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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