About Shooting for Socrates
- Released on July 11, 2014
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.
Full Cast of Shooting for Socrates
John Hannah plays Billy Bingham
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Art Parkinson plays Tommy
Ciarán McMenamin plays Sammy McIlroy
Nico Mirallegro plays David Campbell
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Aaron McCusker plays Gerry Armstrong
Mathew McElhinney plays Jimmy Nichol
Barry Ward plays Jimmy Quinn
Patrick Buchanan plays Alan McDonald
Declan Rodgers plays Bernard McNally
Stephen Hagan plays Phil Hughes
Andy Moore plays Mal Donaghy
Lorraine Sass plays Rebecca Bingham
Frankie McCafferty plays Derek the Kit Man
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Conan Sweeny plays Barney the Barman
Cathan McRoberts plays Soldier Smith
John Travers plays Frankie
Maggie Cronin plays Landlady
John Patrick Donaghy plays Titch
Sergio Mur plays Socrates
Julia Dearden plays Mrs. McIlroy
Katie Tumelty plays Mrs Jones
Allan Gildea plays Christopher's Dad
Jude Crawford plays Christopher
William Graham plays Simon Jones
Mike Nesbitt plays Football Commentator
Crew of Shooting for Socrates
Discover the backstage crew of Shooting for Socrates →
- John Hannah
- Conleth Hill
- Richard Dormer
- Art Parkinson
- Ciarán McMenamin
- Nico Mirallegro
- Bronagh Gallagher
- Paul Kennedy
- Chris Newman
- Aaron McCusker
- Mathew McElhinney
- Barry Ward
- Patrick Buchanan
- Declan Rodgers
- Stephen Hagan
- Andy Moore
- Lorraine Sass
- Frankie McCafferty
- Gerard Jordan
- Packy Lee
- Chris Patrick-Simpson
- Peter Ballance
- Conan Sweeny
- Cathan McRoberts
- John Travers
- Maggie Cronin
- John Patrick Donaghy
- Sergio Mur
- Julia Dearden
- Katie Tumelty
- Allan Gildea
- Jude Crawford
- William Graham
- Mike Nesbitt