Shooting for Socrates

Divided by conflict...united by a dream

6.8
20141h 32m

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

Photo of John Hannah

John Hannah

Billy Bingham

Photo of Conleth Hill

Conleth Hill

Jackie Fullerton

Photo of Ciarán McMenamin

Ciarán McMenamin

Sammy McIlroy

Photo of Nico Mirallegro

Nico Mirallegro

David Campbell

Photo of Paul Kennedy

Paul Kennedy

Pat Jennings

Photo of Chris Newman

Chris Newman

Norman Whiteside

Photo of Aaron McCusker

Aaron McCusker

Gerry Armstrong

Photo of Barry Ward

Barry Ward

Jimmy Quinn

Photo of Patrick Buchanan

Patrick Buchanan

Alan McDonald

Photo of Stephen Hagan

Stephen Hagan

Phil Hughes

Photo of Andy Moore

Andy Moore

Mal Donaghy

Photo of Frankie McCafferty

Frankie McCafferty

Derek the Kit Man

Photo of Gerard Jordan

Gerard Jordan

Albert Kirk

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