Shooting for Socrates
Divided by conflict...united by a dream
2014 | 92m | English
Popularity: 0.2 (history)
| Director: | James Erskine |
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| Writer: | James Erskine, Marie Jones |
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| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Jul 11, 2014 |
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| Director: | James Erskine |
| Writer: | James Erskine, Marie Jones |
| Genres: | Comedy, Drama |
| Keywords | world cup, sports, football (soccer), belfast, north ireland, 1980s |
| Production Companies | New Black Films |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 04, 2024 Entered: Apr 28, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| John Hannah | Billy Bingham |
| Conleth Hill | Jackie Fullerton |
| Richard Dormer | Arthur |
| Art Parkinson | Tommy |
| Ciarán McMenamin | Sammy McIlroy |
| Nico Mirallegro | David Campbell |
| Bronagh Gallagher | Irene |
| Paul Kennedy | Pat Jennings |
| Chris Newman | Norman Whiteside |
| Aaron McCusker | Gerry Armstrong |
| Mathew McElhinney | Jimmy Nichol |
| Barry Ward | Jimmy Quinn |
| Patrick Buchanan | Alan McDonald |
| Declan Rodgers | Bernard McNally |
| Stephen Hagan | Phil Hughes |
| Andy Moore | Mal Donaghy |
| Lorraine Sass | Rebecca Bingham |
| Frankie McCafferty | Derek the Kit Man |
| Gerard Jordan | Albert Kirk |
| Packy Lee | Wigsy |
| Chris Patrick-Simpson | Spud |
| Peter Ballance | Jim Campbell |
| Conan Sweeny | Barney the Barman |
| Cathan McRoberts | Soldier Smith |
| John Travers | Frankie |
| Maggie Cronin | Landlady |
| John Patrick Donaghy | Titch |
| Sergio Mur | Socrates |
| Julia Dearden | Mrs. McIlroy |
| Katie Tumelty | Mrs Jones |
| Allan Gildea | Christopher's Dad |
| Jude Crawford | Christopher |
| William Graham | Simon Jones |
| Mike Nesbitt | Football Commentator |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| James Erskine | Director, Screenplay |
| Marie Jones | Screenplay |
| Joel Devlin | Director of Photography |
| Jason Savage | Editor |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| James Erskine | Producer |
| Victoria Gregory | Producer |
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