Shooting for Socrates
2014Set 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.
Acted in
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
