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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.
Shooting for Socrates
July 11, 2014
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Cast (34)
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John Hannah
Billy Bingham
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Conleth Hill
Jackie Fullerton
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Richard Dormer
Arthur
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Art Parkinson
Tommy
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CiarĂ¡n McMenamin
Sammy McIlroy
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Nico Mirallegro
David Campbell
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Bronagh Gallagher
Irene
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Paul Kennedy
Pat Jennings
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Chris Newman
Norman Whiteside
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Aaron McCusker
Gerry Armstrong
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Mathew McElhinney
Jimmy Nichol
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Barry Ward
Jimmy Quinn
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Patrick Buchanan
Alan McDonald
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Declan Rodgers
Bernard McNally
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Stephen Hagan
Phil Hughes
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Andy Moore
Mal Donaghy
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Lorraine Sass
Rebecca Bingham
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Frankie McCafferty
Derek the Kit Man
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Gerard Jordan
Albert Kirk
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Packy Lee
Wigsy
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Peter Ballance
Jim Campbell
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Conan Sweeny
Barney the Barman
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Cathan McRoberts
Soldier Smith
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John Travers
Frankie
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Maggie Cronin
Landlady
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John Patrick Donaghy
Titch
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Sergio Mur
Socrates
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Julia Dearden
Mrs. McIlroy
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Katie Tumelty
Mrs Jones
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Allan Gildea
Christopher's Dad
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Jude Crawford
Christopher
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William Graham
Simon Jones
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Mike Nesbitt
Football Commentator
Crew (7)
Directing
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James Erskine
Director
Writing
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James Erskine
Screenplay
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Marie Jones
Screenplay
Production
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James Erskine
Producer
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Victoria Gregory
Producer
Sound
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Joel Devlin
Director of Photography
Costume & Make-Up
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Jason Savage
Editor