Shooting for Socrates

Shooting for Socrates

Release Date: 2014-07-11

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.

Rating: 6.8 / 10

Cast

John Hannah

John Hannah

as Billy Bingham

Conleth Hill

Conleth Hill

as Jackie Fullerton

Richard Dormer

Richard Dormer

as Arthur

Art Parkinson

Art Parkinson

as Tommy

Ciarán McMenamin

Ciarán McMenamin

as Sammy McIlroy

Crew

  • Victoria Gregory - Producer

  • Jason Savage - Editor

  • Marie Jones - Screenplay

  • Joel Devlin - Director of Photography

  • James Erskine - Director

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