Shooting for Socrates
“Divided by conflict...united by a dream”
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.
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Shooting For Socrates (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-30
Top Cast
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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
Patrick Buchanan
Alan McDonald
Declan Rodgers
Bernard McNally
Stephen Hagan
Phil Hughes
Andy Moore
Mal Donaghy
Lorraine Sass
Rebecca Bingham
Frankie McCafferty
Derek the Kit Man
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Erskine
- Screenplay & Story
- Marie Jones, James Erskine
- Original Title
- Shooting for Socrates
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- New Black Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Erskine
Marie Jones, James Erskine
Joel Devlin
Jason Savage
Victoria Gregory, James Erskine
Department Leadership Roster
Victoria Gregory
Producer
Jason Savage
Editor
Marie Jones
Screenplay
Joel Devlin
Director of Photography
James Erskine
Director
James Erskine
Producer
James Erskine
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shooting for Socrates
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What is Shooting for Socrates about?
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.
Who directed Shooting for Socrates?
Shooting for Socrates was directed by James Erskine.
Who stars in Shooting for Socrates?
The principal cast of Shooting for Socrates includes John Hannah, Conleth Hill, Richard Dormer, Art Parkinson, Ciarán McMenamin.
When was Shooting for Socrates released and how long is it?
Shooting for Socrates was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.