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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.

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Shooting for Socrates

July 11, 2014
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Cast (34)

John Hannah
Billy Bingham
Conleth Hill
Jackie Fullerton
CiarĂ¡n McMenamin
Sammy McIlroy
Nico Mirallegro
David Campbell
Paul Kennedy
Pat Jennings
Chris Newman
Norman Whiteside
Aaron McCusker
Gerry Armstrong
Mathew McElhinney
Jimmy Nichol
Barry Ward
Jimmy Quinn
Patrick Buchanan
Alan McDonald
Declan Rodgers
Bernard McNally
Stephen Hagan
Phil Hughes
Andy Moore
Mal Donaghy
Lorraine Sass
Rebecca Bingham
Frankie McCafferty
Derek the Kit Man
Gerard Jordan
Albert Kirk
Packy Lee
Wigsy
Peter Ballance
Jim Campbell
Conan Sweeny
Barney the Barman
Cathan McRoberts
Soldier Smith
John Travers
Frankie
Maggie Cronin
Landlady
Sergio Mur
Socrates
Julia Dearden
Mrs. McIlroy
Katie Tumelty
Mrs Jones
Allan Gildea
Christopher's Dad
Jude Crawford
Christopher
William Graham
Simon Jones
Mike Nesbitt
Football Commentator

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Directing

James Erskine
Director

Writing

James Erskine
Screenplay
Marie Jones
Screenplay

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Camera

Joel Devlin
Director of Photography

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