poster movie

Shooting for Socrates

Divided by conflict...united by a dream

6.4 average rating
★★★★★
6.4
English / 92 MIN. / 2014

The Genres

The Synopsis

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.

The Cast

John HannahConleth HillRichard DormerArt ParkinsonCiarán McMenaminNico MirallegroBronagh GallagherPaul KennedyChris NewmanAaron McCuskerMathew McElhinneyBarry WardPatrick BuchananDeclan RodgersStephen HaganAndy MooreLorraine SassFrankie McCaffertyGerard JordanPacky LeeChris Patrick-SimpsonPeter BallanceConan SweenyCathan McRobertsJohn TraversMaggie CroninJohn Patrick DonaghySergio MurJulia DeardenKatie TumeltyAllan GildeaJude CrawfordWilliam GrahamMike Nesbitt

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