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Shooting for Socrates (2014)

Divided by conflict...united by a dream

6.4audience score
8 votes on TMDB
Released July 11, 2014Runtime 1h 32mDirector James Erskine

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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Cast of Shooting for Socrates

John Hannah

John Hannah

Billy Bingham
Conleth Hill

Conleth Hill

Jackie Fullerton
Richard Dormer

Richard Dormer

Arthur
Art Parkinson

Art Parkinson

Tommy
Ciarán McMenamin

Ciarán McMenamin

Sammy McIlroy
Nico Mirallegro

Nico Mirallegro

David Campbell
Bronagh Gallagher

Bronagh Gallagher

Irene
Paul Kennedy

Paul Kennedy

Pat Jennings
Chris Newman

Chris Newman

Norman Whiteside
Aaron McCusker

Aaron McCusker

Gerry Armstrong
Barry Ward

Barry Ward

Jimmy Quinn
Patrick Buchanan

Patrick Buchanan

Alan McDonald

About Shooting for Socrates

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Who stars in Shooting for Socrates?

Shooting for Socrates stars John Hannah, Conleth Hill, Richard Dormer, Art Parkinson, Ciarán McMenamin.

Who directed Shooting for Socrates?

Shooting for Socrates was directed by James Erskine.

How long is Shooting for Socrates?

Shooting for Socrates has a runtime of 1h 32m.

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.