Shooting for Socrates

Shooting for Socrates (2014)

Released: 2014-07-11 Duration: 1hr 32min
Genres: Comedy Drama
Rating 6.2
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.

Production Companies

New Black Films
New Black Films

Additional Info

Budget $0.00
Revenue $0.00
Original Language en
Popularity 1.231

Directed By

James Erskine

Crew

Editor
Jason Savage
Screenplay
Marie Jones
Director of Photography
Joel Devlin
Director
James Erskine
Producer
James Erskine
Screenplay
James Erskine

TOP CAST

John Hannah
John Hannah

Billy Bingham

Conleth Hill
Conleth Hill

Jackie Fullerton

Ciarán McMenamin
Ciarán McMenamin

Sammy McIlroy

Nico Mirallegro
Nico Mirallegro

David Campbell

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

Patrick Buchanan
Patrick Buchanan

Alan McDonald

Declan Rodgers
Declan Rodgers

Bernard McNally

Stephen Hagan
Stephen Hagan

Phil Hughes

Andy Moore
Andy Moore

Mal Donaghy

Lorraine Sass
Lorraine Sass

Rebecca Bingham

Frankie McCafferty
Frankie McCafferty

Derek the Kit Man

Gerard Jordan
Gerard Jordan

Albert Kirk

Packy Lee
Packy Lee

Wigsy

Peter Ballance
Peter Ballance

Jim Campbell

Conan Sweeny
Conan Sweeny

Barney the Barman

Cathan McRoberts
Cathan McRoberts

Soldier Smith

John Travers
John Travers

Frankie

Maggie Cronin
Maggie Cronin

Landlady

Sergio Mur
Sergio Mur

Socrates

Julia Dearden
Julia Dearden

Mrs. McIlroy

Katie Tumelty
Katie Tumelty

Mrs Jones

Allan Gildea
Allan Gildea

Christopher's Dad

Jude Crawford
Jude Crawford

Christopher

William Graham
William Graham

Simon Jones

Mike Nesbitt
Mike Nesbitt

Football Commentator

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