Shooting for Socrates

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.

92min
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.8/10

Cast

John Hannah profile pictureJohn HannahBilly Bingham
Conleth Hill profile pictureConleth HillJackie Fullerton
Ciarán McMenamin profile pictureCiarán McMenaminSammy McIlroy
Nico Mirallegro profile pictureNico MirallegroDavid Campbell
Paul Kennedy profile picturePaul KennedyPat Jennings
Chris Newman profile pictureChris NewmanNorman Whiteside
Aaron McCusker profile pictureAaron McCuskerGerry Armstrong
Barry Ward profile pictureBarry WardJimmy Quinn
Patrick Buchanan profile picturePatrick BuchananAlan McDonald
Stephen Hagan profile pictureStephen HaganPhil Hughes
Andy Moore profile pictureAndy MooreMal Donaghy
Frankie McCafferty profile pictureFrankie McCaffertyDerek the Kit Man
Gerard Jordan profile pictureGerard JordanAlbert Kirk
Peter Ballance profile picturePeter BallanceJim Campbell
Sergio Mur profile pictureSergio MurSocrates
Julia Dearden profile pictureJulia DeardenMrs. McIlroy
Allan Gildea profile pictureAllan GildeaChristopher's Dad

About 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.

Runtime: 92min

Extra details

Original Title: Shooting for Socrates
Original Language: English
Directed By: James Erskine
Production Companies
New Black Films