CinemaOSMovie · 2014 · 1h 32m

Shooting for Socrates

Divided by conflict...united by a dream

64%(8)IMDbComedyDrama

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.

Directed byJames Erskine

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
EN
Released
July 11, 2014
Studios
New Black Films

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Shooting For Socrates (Trailer)

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Creative team
Directed by
James Erskine
James Erskine
Written by
Marie Jones
Marie Jones
James Erskine
James Erskine
Produced by
Victoria Gregory
James Erskine
James Erskine

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