

Shooting for Socrates (2014)
Divided by conflict...united by a dream
Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters

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
Director & Crew
James Erskine
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shooting for Socrates online?
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What is the IMDb rating of Shooting for Socrates?
It has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 7 votes.
Who directed Shooting for Socrates?
Shooting for Socrates was directed by James Erskine and released in 2014.
How long is Shooting for Socrates?
Shooting for Socrates has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 2014-07-11
- Status
- Released





