Comedy ·Drama · United Kingdom · 2014 · 1h 32m

Shooting for Socrates

Shooting for Socrates poster
Director
James Erskine
Cast
John Hannah as Billy Bingham Conleth Hill as Jackie Fullerton Richard Dormer as Arthur Art Parkinson as Tommy Ciarán McMenamin as Sammy McIlroy Nico Mirallegro as David Campbell
Crew
Joel Devlin — Director of Photography Jason Savage — Editor Marie Jones — Screenplay James Erskine — Screenplay Victoria Gregory — Producer James Erskine — Producer
Tagline

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.

Trailer Shooting for Socrates — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
sportsworld cupfootball (soccer)belfast, north ireland1980s
Key Collaborators
James Erskine Director Joel Devlin Director of Photography Jason Savage Editor Marie Jones Screenplay James Erskine Screenplay Victoria Gregory Producer James Erskine Producer
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