Shooting for Socrates

1h 32min

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.

Cast

John Hannah

John Hannah

Billy Bingham
Conleth Hill

Conleth Hill

Jackie Fullerton
Ciarán McMenamin

Ciarán McMenamin

Sammy McIlroy
Nico Mirallegro

Nico Mirallegro

David Campbell
Paul Kennedy

Paul Kennedy

Pat Jennings
Chris Newman

Chris Newman

Norman Whiteside
Aaron McCusker

Aaron McCusker

Gerry Armstrong
Mathew McElhinney

Mathew McElhinney

Jimmy Nichol
Barry Ward

Barry Ward

Jimmy Quinn
Patrick Buchanan

Patrick Buchanan

Alan McDonald
Declan Rodgers

Declan Rodgers

Bernard McNally
Stephen Hagan

Stephen Hagan

Phil Hughes
Andy Moore

Andy Moore

Mal Donaghy
Lorraine Sass

Lorraine Sass

Rebecca Bingham
Frankie McCafferty

Frankie McCafferty

Derek the Kit Man
Gerard Jordan

Gerard Jordan

Albert Kirk
Peter Ballance

Peter Ballance

Jim Campbell
Conan Sweeny

Conan Sweeny

Barney the Barman
Cathan McRoberts

Cathan McRoberts

Soldier Smith
Sergio Mur

Sergio Mur

Socrates
Julia Dearden

Julia Dearden

Mrs. McIlroy
Katie Tumelty

Katie Tumelty

Mrs Jones
Allan Gildea

Allan Gildea

Christopher's Dad
Jude Crawford

Jude Crawford

Christopher
William Graham

William Graham

Simon Jones
Mike Nesbitt

Mike Nesbitt

Football Commentator

Release date

11th Jul 2014

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English, Español