Shooting for Socrates
Comedy
Drama
Divided by conflict...united by a dream
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.
2014-07-11
en
Cast
Director
James Erskine
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
Barry Ward as Jimmy Quinn
Patrick Buchanan as Alan McDonald
Stephen Hagan as Phil Hughes
Frankie McCafferty as Derek the Kit Man
Gerard Jordan as Albert Kirk
Packy Lee as Wigsy
Chris Patrick-Simpson as Spud
John Travers as Frankie
Maggie Cronin as Landlady
Sergio Mur as Socrates
Julia Dearden as Mrs. McIlroy
Allan Gildea as Christopher's Dad