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Shooting for Socrates
2014, Jul 11
1h 32m
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 by
James Erskine
John Hannah
Billy Bingham
Conleth Hill
Jackie Fullerton
Bronagh Gallagher
Irene
Art Parkinson
Tommy
Richard Dormer
Arthur
Aaron McCusker
Gerry Armstrong
Ciarán McMenamin
Sammy McIlroy
Packy Lee
Wigsy
Paul Kennedy
Pat Jennings
Frankie McCafferty
Derek the Kit Man
Barry Ward
Jimmy Quinn
Chris Newman
Norman Whiteside
Stephen Hagan
Phil Hughes
John Travers
Frankie
Maggie Cronin
Landlady
Nico Mirallegro
David Campbell
Allan Gildea
Christopher's Dad
Gerard Jordan
Albert Kirk
Patrick Buchanan
Alan McDonald
Sergio Mur
Socrates
Chris Patrick-Simpson
Spud
Julia Dearden
Mrs. McIlroy
Marie Jones
Mathew McElhinney
Jimmy Nichol
Declan Rodgers
Bernard McNally
Andy Moore
Mal Donaghy
Lorraine Sass
Rebecca Bingham
Peter Ballance
Jim Campbell
Conan Sweeny
Barney the Barman
Cathan McRoberts
Soldier Smith
John Patrick Donaghy
Titch
Katie Tumelty
Mrs Jones
Jude Crawford
Christopher
William Graham
Simon Jones
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