Shooting for Socrates (2014)

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.

Cast (34)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

John Hannah

Billy Bingham

Conleth Hill

Jackie Fullerton

Richard Dormer

Arthur

Art Parkinson

Tommy

Ciarán McMenamin

Sammy McIlroy

Nico Mirallegro

David Campbell

Bronagh Gallagher

Irene

Paul Kennedy

Pat Jennings

Chris Newman

Norman Whiteside

Aaron McCusker

Gerry Armstrong

M

Mathew McElhinney

Jimmy Nichol

Barry Ward

Jimmy Quinn

Patrick Buchanan

Alan McDonald

D

Declan Rodgers

Bernard McNally

Stephen Hagan

Phil Hughes

A

Andy Moore

Mal Donaghy

L

Lorraine Sass

Rebecca Bingham

Frankie McCafferty

Derek the Kit Man

Gerard Jordan

Albert Kirk

Packy Lee

Wigsy

Chris Patrick-Simpson

Spud

P

Peter Ballance

Jim Campbell

C

Conan Sweeny

Barney the Barman

C

Cathan McRoberts

Soldier Smith

John Travers

Frankie

Maggie Cronin

Landlady

J

John Patrick Donaghy

Titch

Sergio Mur

Socrates

Julia Dearden

Mrs. McIlroy

K

Katie Tumelty

Mrs Jones

Allan Gildea

Christopher's Dad

J

Jude Crawford

Christopher

W

William Graham

Simon Jones

M

Mike Nesbitt

Football Commentator

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