Storyline
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 & Crew
John Hannah
Billy Bingham
Conleth Hill
Jackie Fullerton
Richard Dormer
Arthur
Art Parkinson
Tommy
Ciarán McMenamin
Sammy McIlroy
Nico Mirallegro
David Campbell
Bronagh Gallagher
Irene
Paul Kennedy
Pat Jennings
Chris Newman
Norman Whiteside
Aaron McCusker
Gerry Armstrong
Mathew McElhinney
Jimmy Nichol
Barry Ward
Jimmy Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions
Shooting for Socrates was released on July 11, 2014.
The runtime of Shooting for Socrates is 1h 32m.
Shooting for Socrates is a Comedy, Drama movie.
Shooting for Socrates has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.
Shooting for Socrates is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Shooting for Socrates was directed by James Erskine.
The main cast of Shooting for Socrates includes John Hannah, Conleth Hill, Richard Dormer.
Shooting for Socrates is originally in English.