
Shooting for Socrates
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.
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Cast

John Hannah
Billy Bingham

Conleth Hill
Jackie Fullerton

Richard Dormer
Arthur

Art Parkinson
Tommy

Ciarán McMenamin
Sammy McIlroy

Nico Mirallegro
David Campbell

Bronagh Gallagher
Irene

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
Frequently Asked Questions
▸What is Shooting for Socrates (2014) about?
Shooting for Socrates is a 2014 comedy, drama film with a runtime of 1h 32m. Directed by James Erskine. Find cast, ratings, and streaming options on LiveStreamTV.pk.
▸Where can I watch Shooting for Socrates?
Shooting for Socrates may be available on streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, or others. Check the "Where to Watch" section on this page for current availability in your region.
▸Who directed Shooting for Socrates?
Shooting for Socrates was directed by James Erskine.












