Shooting for Socrates 9 years old
Divided by conflict...united by a dream
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.
Credits
Shooting for Socrates Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Conleth Hill He was 49, now 59 years old | as Jackie Fullerton |
| John Hannah He was 52, now 62 years old | as Billy Bingham |
| Allan Gildea | as Christopher's Dad |
| Art Parkinson He was 12, now 22 years old | as Tommy |
| Bronagh Gallagher She was 41, now 51 years old | as Irene |
| Ciarán McMenamin He was 38, now 48 years old | as Sammy McIlroy |
| Richard Dormer He was 44, now 54 years old | as Arthur |
| Nico Mirallegro He was 23, now 33 years old | as David Campbell |
| Stephen Hagan He was 55, now 65 years old | as Phil Hughes |
| Packy Lee | as Wigsy |
| Peter Ballance | as Jim Campbell |
| Gerard Jordan | as Albert Kirk |
| Maggie Cronin | as Landlady |
| John Travers He was 226, 56 years old when he died | as Frankie |
Shooting for Socrates Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| James Erskine as Director. | Directing |
| James Erskine as Producer. | Production |
| James Erskine as Screenplay. | Writing |
Shooting for Socrates (9 years)
Divided by conflict...united by a dream
- Release day: Friday, July 11, 2014
- Runtime: 92 minutes
