Shooting for Socrates
Shooting for Socrates
Overview
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.
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Cast
John Hannah
Conleth Hill
Richard Dormer
Art Parkinson
Ciarán McMenamin
Nico Mirallegro
Bronagh Gallagher
Paul Kennedy
Chris Newman
Aaron McCusker
Mathew McElhinney
Barry Ward
Patrick Buchanan
Declan Rodgers
Stephen Hagan
Andy Moore
Lorraine Sass
Frankie McCafferty
Gerard Jordan
Packy Lee
Chris Patrick-Simpson
Peter Ballance
Conan Sweeny
Cathan McRoberts
John Travers
Maggie Cronin
John Patrick Donaghy
Sergio Mur
Julia Dearden
Katie Tumelty
Allan Gildea
Jude Crawford
William Graham
Mike Nesbitt
Crew
Victoria Gregory
James Erskine
James Erskine
James Erskine
Joel Devlin
Jason Savage
