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Shooting for Socrates

Divided by conflict...united by a dream

Description: 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.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

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Budget: $0 | Revenue : $0

Runtime: 92 minutes

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John Hannah

Played Billy Bingham

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Conleth Hill

Played Jackie Fullerton

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Richard Dormer

Played Arthur

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Art Parkinson

Played Tommy

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Ciarán McMenamin

Played Sammy McIlroy

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Nico Mirallegro

Played David Campbell

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Bronagh Gallagher

Played Irene

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Paul Kennedy

Played Pat Jennings

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Chris Newman

Played Norman Whiteside

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Aaron McCusker

Played Gerry Armstrong

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Mathew McElhinney

Played Jimmy Nichol

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Barry Ward

Played Jimmy Quinn

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Patrick Buchanan

Played Alan McDonald

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Declan Rodgers

Played Bernard McNally

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Stephen Hagan

Played Phil Hughes

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Andy Moore

Played Mal Donaghy

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Lorraine Sass

Played Rebecca Bingham

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Frankie McCafferty

Played Derek the Kit Man

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Gerard Jordan

Played Albert Kirk

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Packy Lee

Played Wigsy

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Chris Patrick-Simpson

Played Spud

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Peter Ballance

Played Jim Campbell

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Conan Sweeny

Played Barney the Barman

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Cathan McRoberts

Played Soldier Smith

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John Travers

Played Frankie

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Maggie Cronin

Played Landlady

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John Patrick Donaghy

Played Titch

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Sergio Mur

Played Socrates

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Julia Dearden

Played Mrs. McIlroy

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Katie Tumelty

Played Mrs Jones

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Allan Gildea

Played Christopher's Dad

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Jude Crawford

Played Christopher

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William Graham

Played Simon Jones

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Mike Nesbitt

Played Football Commentator

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