Shooting for Socrates

6.8 / 10

(7 votes)

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.

Country:

United Kingdom

Genre:

Comedy,

Drama

Duration:

92 minutes

Year:

2014

Director:

James Erskine

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Company:

New Black Films

Cast:
John Hannah

Billy Bingham

Conleth Hill

Jackie Fullerton

Richard Dormer

Arthur

Art Parkinson

Tommy

Ciarán McMenamin

Sammy McIlroy

Crew:
Victoria Gregory

Producer

Joel Devlin

Director of Photography

Jason Savage

Editor

Marie Jones

Screenplay

James Erskine

Director