

Shooting for Socrates(2014)
"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.
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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

Gerard Jordan
Albert Kirk

Packy Lee
Wigsy

Chris Patrick-Simpson
Spud
Peter Ballance
Jim Campbell
Conan Sweeny
Barney the Barman
Cathan McRoberts
Soldier Smith

John Travers
Frankie

Maggie Cronin
Landlady
John Patrick Donaghy
Titch

Sergio Mur
Socrates

Julia Dearden
Mrs. McIlroy
Katie Tumelty
Mrs Jones

Allan Gildea
Christopher's Dad
Jude Crawford
Christopher
William Graham
Simon Jones
Mike Nesbitt
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