Shooting for Socrates (2014)

Shooting for Socrates (2014)

All the adventure a man can live, he lives. 2014-07-11 United Kingdom 92 Min. PG-13
6.8 7 votes
Comedy, Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

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