User rating:
Cast
John Hannah | As: Billy Bingham | |
Conleth Hill | As: Jackie Fullerton | |
Richard Dormer | As: Arthur | |
Art Parkinson | As: Tommy | |
Ciarán McMenamin | As: Sammy McIlroy |
Storyline
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.
Tagline: | Divided by conflict...united by a dream |
Certification: | PG |
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 |
|
Andy Moore |
Mal Donaghy |
|
Lorraine Sass |
Rebecca Bingham |
|
Frankie McCafferty |
Derek the Kit Man |
|
Gerard Jordan |
Albert Kirk |
|
Packy Lee |
Wigsy |
|
Chris Patrick-Simpson |
Spud |
|
Peter Ballance |
Jim Campbell |
|
Conan Sweeny |
Barney the Barman |
|
Cathan McRoberts |
Soldier Smith |
|
John Travers |
Frankie |
|
Maggie Cronin |
Landlady |
|
John Patrick Donaghy |
Titch |
|
Sergio Mur |
Socrates |
|
Julia Dearden |
Mrs. McIlroy |
|
Katie Tumelty |
Mrs Jones |
|
Allan Gildea |
Christopher's Dad |
|
Jude Crawford |
Christopher |
|
William Graham |
Simon Jones |
|
Mike Nesbitt |
Football Commentator |
Directed By
James Erskine |
Director |
|
Writing Credits
Marie Jones |
Screenplay |
|
James Erskine |
Screenplay |
Production Crew
Victoria Gregory |
Producer |
|
James Erskine |
Producer |
|
Edited By
Jason Savage |
Editor |
|
Costume and Makeup
Sound
Visual Effects
Camera
Joel Devlin |
Director of Photography |
|
Lighting
Art Department
Other Crew
Reviews & Recommendations
Video Gallery
Coming Soon...
Photo Gallery
Coming Soon...