Shooting for Socrates

Shooting for Socrates

Release date : July 11, 2014
Runtime : 1h 32m
Countries of origin : United Kingdom /
Original Language : English / Spanish /
Director : James Erskine /
Writers : Marie Jones / James Erskine /
Production companies : New Black Films /
July 11, 2014 1h 32m United Kingdom Comedy English More
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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
Billy Bingham
Conleth Hill
Jackie Fullerton
Ciarán McMenamin
Sammy McIlroy
Nico Mirallegro
David Campbell
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
Andy Moore
Mal Donaghy
Lorraine Sass
Rebecca Bingham
Frankie McCafferty
Derek the Kit Man

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  • title:Shooting for Socrates
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 2014
  • Runtime:1h 32m
  • Genres: Comedy · Drama ·
  • Countries of origin: United Kingdom ·
  • Original Language: English · Spanish ·
  • Director: James Erskine /
  • Writers: Marie Jones · James Erskine ·
  • Production companies: New Black Films ·
  • 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.
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