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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 Travers
Frankie
Art Parkinson
Tommy
John Hannah
Billy Bingham
Barry Ward
Jimmy Quinn
Richard Dormer
Arthur
Ciarán McMenamin
Sammy McIlroy
Aaron McCusker
Gerry Armstrong
Bronagh Gallagher
Irene
Paul Kennedy
Pat Jennings
Conleth Hill
Jackie Fullerton
Chris Patrick-Simpson
Spud
Packy Lee
Wigsy
Maggie Cronin
Landlady
Gerard Jordan
Albert Kirk
Sergio Mur
Socrates
Chris Newman
Norman Whiteside
Marie Jones
Nico Mirallegro
David Campbell
Julia Dearden
Mrs. McIlroy
Allan Gildea
Christopher's Dad
Andy Moore
Mal Donaghy
Patrick Buchanan
Alan McDonald
Frankie McCafferty
Derek the Kit Man
Stephen Hagan
Phil Hughes
Mathew McElhinney
Jimmy Nichol
Declan Rodgers
Bernard McNally
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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