Shooting for Socrates
Shooting for Socrates
Release: 2014-07-11
·Runtime: 92m
·★ 6.8
Comedy
Drama
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.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
New Black Films
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Stephen Hagan
as Phil Hughes
Barry Ward
as Jimmy Quinn
Patrick Buchanan
as Alan McDonald
John Hannah
as Billy Bingham
Frankie McCafferty
as Derek the Kit Man
Chris Patrick-Simpson
as Spud
Richard Dormer
as Arthur
Bronagh Gallagher
as Irene
Andy Moore
as Mal Donaghy
Packy Lee
as Wigsy
Allan Gildea
as Christopher's Dad
Conleth Hill
as Jackie Fullerton
John Travers
as Frankie
Gerard Jordan
as Albert Kirk
Sergio Mur
as Socrates
Art Parkinson
as Tommy
Ciarán McMenamin
as Sammy McIlroy
Chris Newman
as Norman Whiteside
Aaron McCusker
as Gerry Armstrong
Paul Kennedy
as Pat Jennings
Maggie Cronin
as Landlady
Julia Dearden
as Mrs. McIlroy
Nico Mirallegro
as David Campbell
