Shooting for Socrates
(2014)

Divided by conflict...united by a dream

Released: 2014-07-11

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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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John Hannah

as Billy Bingham

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Conleth Hill

as Jackie Fullerton

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Ciarán McMenamin

as Sammy McIlroy

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Nico Mirallegro

as David Campbell

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Chris Newman

as Norman Whiteside

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Aaron McCusker

as Gerry Armstrong

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Mathew McElhinney

as Jimmy Nichol

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Barry Ward

as Jimmy Quinn

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Patrick Buchanan

as Alan McDonald

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Declan Rodgers

as Bernard McNally

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Stephen Hagan

as Phil Hughes

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Andy Moore

as Mal Donaghy

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Lorraine Sass

as Rebecca Bingham

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Frankie McCafferty

as Derek the Kit Man

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Gerard Jordan

as Albert Kirk

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