Movie·2014·1h 32m
Shooting for Socrates
Divided by conflict...united by a dream
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Marie Jones
Producer
Victoria Gregory, James Erskine
Cinematography
Joel Devlin
Editor
Jason Savage
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
7 votes
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// cast
Cast
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
Mathew McElhinney
Jimmy Nichol
Barry Ward
Jimmy Quinn
Patrick Buchanan
Alan McDonald
Declan Rodgers
Bernard McNally
Stephen Hagan
Phil Hughes
Andy Moore
Mal Donaghy
Lorraine Sass
Rebecca Bingham
Frankie McCafferty
Derek the Kit Man
// crew
Crew
Victoria Gregory
Producer
Marie Jones
Screenplay
Jason Savage
Editor
Joel Devlin
Director of Photography
James Erskine
Director, Producer, Screenplay
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