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Shooting for Socrates (2014)

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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James Erskine profile
James Erskine

Director

Marie Jones profile
Marie Jones

Screenplay

Cast

John Hannah profile
John Hannah

Billy Bingham

Conleth Hill profile
Conleth Hill

Jackie Fullerton

Richard Dormer profile
Richard Dormer

Arthur

Art Parkinson profile
Art Parkinson

Tommy

Ciarán McMenamin profile
Ciarán McMenamin

Sammy McIlroy

Nico Mirallegro profile
Nico Mirallegro

David Campbell

Bronagh Gallagher profile
Bronagh Gallagher

Irene

Paul Kennedy profile
Paul Kennedy

Pat Jennings

Chris Newman profile
Chris Newman

Norman Whiteside

Aaron McCusker profile
Aaron McCusker

Gerry Armstrong

Mathew McElhinney profile
Mathew McElhinney

Jimmy Nichol

Barry Ward profile
Barry Ward

Jimmy Quinn

John Hannah profile
John Hannah

Billy Bingham

Conleth Hill profile
Conleth Hill

Jackie Fullerton

Richard Dormer profile
Richard Dormer

Arthur

Art Parkinson profile
Art Parkinson

Tommy

Ciarán McMenamin profile
Ciarán McMenamin

Sammy McIlroy

Nico Mirallegro profile
Nico Mirallegro

David Campbell

Bronagh Gallagher profile
Bronagh Gallagher

Irene

Paul Kennedy profile
Paul Kennedy

Pat Jennings

Chris Newman profile
Chris Newman

Norman Whiteside

Aaron McCusker profile
Aaron McCusker

Gerry Armstrong

Mathew McElhinney profile
Mathew McElhinney

Jimmy Nichol

Barry Ward profile
Barry Ward

Jimmy Quinn

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Release Date

July 11, 2014

Original Language

English, Spanish

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

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