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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Tagline:Divided by conflict…united by a dream
Rate:PG
Year: 2014
Duration: 92 Min
Country:United Kingdom
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Language:en
Director:James Erskine
Cast:Aaron McCusker, Allan Gildea, Andy Moore, Art Parkinson, Barry Ward, Bronagh Gallagher, Cathan McRoberts, Chris Newman, Chris Patrick-Simpson, Ciarán McMenamin, Conan Sweeny, Conleth Hill, Declan Rodgers, Frankie McCafferty, Gerard Jordan, John Hannah, John Patrick Donaghy, John Travers, Jude Crawford, Julia Dearden, Katie Tumelty, Lorraine Sass, Maggie Cronin, Mathew McElhinney, Mike Nesbitt, Nico Mirallegro, Packy Lee, Patrick Buchanan, Paul Kennedy, Peter Ballance, Richard Dormer, Sergio Mur, Stephen Hagan, William Graham
