Movies
TV Shows
People
11/07/2014 Comedy, Drama 1h 32m
68
User score

Divided by conflict...united by a dream

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.

  1. James Erskine

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. John Hannah

    Billy Bingham

  2. Conleth Hill

    Jackie Fullerton

  3. Richard Dormer

    Arthur

  4. Art Parkinson

    Tommy

  5. Ciarán McMenamin

    Sammy McIlroy

  6. Nico Mirallegro

    David Campbell

  7. Bronagh Gallagher

    Irene

  8. Paul Kennedy

    Pat Jennings

  9. Chris Newman

    Norman Whiteside

  10. View more

Full Cast & Crew

Recommendations

  1. Beau Hunks68%
  2. The Way Way Back71%
  3. Buffaloed66%
  4. Odd Man Out73%
  5. Roll Bounce67%
  6. Skater Girl72%
  7. Plunder Road70%
  8. Escape to Victory68%
  9. Madea Goes to Jail - The Play76%
  10. The Asphalt Jungle74%
  11. Class Act61%
  12. The Air Up There62%
  13. Chang Can Dunk66%
  14. The Truman Show81%
  15. Eleanor the Great69%
  16. Dear Eleanor58%
  17. Airborne60%
  18. Rookie of the Year61%
  19. Don't Think Twice64%
  20. Chestnut: Hero of Central Park72%

Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

Keywords