Shooting for Socrates

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.

6.8

92 min

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

Bronagh Gallagher

as Irene

Paul Kennedy

as Pat Jennings

Chris Newman

as Norman Whiteside

Aaron McCusker

as Gerry Armstrong

Mathew McElhinney

as Jimmy Nichol

Barry Ward

as Jimmy Quinn

Patrick Buchanan

as Alan McDonald

Declan Rodgers

as Bernard McNally

Stephen Hagan

as Phil Hughes

Andy Moore

as Mal Donaghy

Lorraine Sass

as Rebecca Bingham

Frankie McCafferty

as Derek the Kit Man

Gerard Jordan

as Albert Kirk

Packy Lee

as Wigsy

Chris Patrick-Simpson

as Spud

Peter Ballance

as Jim Campbell

Conan Sweeny

as Barney the Barman

Cathan McRoberts

as Soldier Smith

John Travers

as Frankie

Maggie Cronin

as Landlady

John Patrick Donaghy

as Titch

Sergio Mur

as Socrates

Julia Dearden

as Mrs. McIlroy

Katie Tumelty

as Mrs Jones

Allan Gildea

as Christopher's Dad

Jude Crawford

as Christopher

William Graham

as Simon Jones

Mike Nesbitt

as Football Commentator

Director

James Erskine