Shooting for Socrates
Divided by conflict...united by a dream
6.8(7) 2014-07-11 92 minComedyDrama
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.
ProducerVictoria Gregory
ScreenplayMarie Jones
DirectorJames Erskine
ProducerJames Erskine
ScreenplayJames Erskine
Cast & characters
John Hannah
as Billy Bingham
Conleth Hill
as Jackie Fullerton
Richard Dormer
as Arthur
Art Parkinson
as Tommy
Ciarán McMenamin
as Sammy McIlroy
Nico Mirallegro
as David Campbell
Bronagh Gallagher
as Irene
Paul Kennedy
as Pat Jennings
Chris Newman
as Norman Whiteside
Aaron McCusker
as Gerry Armstrong
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Mathew McElhinney
as Jimmy Nichol
Barry Ward
as Jimmy Quinn
Patrick Buchanan
as Alan McDonald
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Declan Rodgers
as Bernard McNally
Stephen Hagan
as Phil Hughes
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Andy Moore
as Mal Donaghy
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Lorraine Sass
as Rebecca Bingham
Frankie McCafferty
as Derek the Kit Man
Gerard Jordan
as Albert Kirk
Packy Lee
as Wigsy
Chris Patrick-Simpson
as Spud
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Peter Ballance
as Jim Campbell
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Conan Sweeny
as Barney the Barman
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Cathan McRoberts
as Soldier Smith
