Shooting for Socrates
- Released on
- Runtime
- 92 mins
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.
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.
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
Director
- James Erskine
Producers
- Victoria Gregory
- James Erskine
Screenwriter
- Marie Jones
- James Erskine
