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
Frankie McCafferty
as Derek the Kit Man
Allan Gildea
as Christopher's Dad
Andy Moore
as Mal Donaghy
Conleth Hill
as Jackie Fullerton
Richard Dormer
as Arthur
Paul Kennedy
as Pat Jennings
John Travers
as Frankie
John Hannah
as Billy Bingham
Chris Newman
as Norman Whiteside
Barry Ward
as Jimmy Quinn
Patrick Buchanan
as Alan McDonald
Chris Patrick-Simpson
as Spud
Sergio Mur
as Socrates
Ciarán McMenamin
as Sammy McIlroy
Packy Lee
as Wigsy
Art Parkinson
as Tommy
Gerard Jordan
as Albert Kirk
Nico Mirallegro
as David Campbell
Aaron McCusker
as Gerry Armstrong
Maggie Cronin
as Landlady
Julia Dearden
as Mrs. McIlroy
Bronagh Gallagher
as Irene
Stephen Hagan
as Phil Hughes
