Shooting for Socrates (2014)
Divided by conflict...united by a dream
Plot Summary
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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Full Cast & Characters
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
Director & Crew
James Erskine
Director
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Where can I watch Shooting for Socrates online?
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What is the TMDB rating of Shooting for Socrates?
It has a TMDB rating of 6.4/10 based on 8 votes.
Who directed Shooting for Socrates?
Shooting for Socrates was directed by James Erskine and released in 2014.
How long is Shooting for Socrates?
Shooting for Socrates has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 2014-07-11
- Status
- Released