Shooting for Socrates(2014)
Divided by conflict...united by a dream
Shooting for Socrates Synopsis
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.
Shooting for Socrates (2014) is a comedy and drama film directed by James Erskine, released on July 11, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars John Hannah, Conleth Hill, Richard Dormer and Art Parkinson. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- James Erskine
- Writers:
- Marie Jones, James Erskine
- Producers:
- Victoria Gregory, James Erskine
- Cinematographer:
- Joel Devlin
- Production:
- New Black Films
- Status:
- Released
Shooting for Socrates (2014) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Shooting for Socrates before you stream it.
Shooting for Socrates Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Hannah
as Billy Bingham
Conleth Hill
as Jackie Fullerton
Richard Dormer
as Arthur
Art Parkinson
as Tommy
Ciarán McMenamin
as Sammy McIlroy
Nico Mirallegro
as David Campbell
Bronagh Gallagher
as Irene
Paul Kennedy
as Pat Jennings
Chris Newman
as Norman Whiteside
Aaron McCusker
as Gerry Armstrong
- Mathew McElhinney
Mathew McElhinney
as Jimmy Nichol
Barry Ward
as Jimmy Quinn
Key crew
Directed by James Erskine, written by Marie Jones and James Erskine, produced by Victoria Gregory and James Erskine.
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Shooting for Socrates Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 8 ratings.
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Shooting for Socrates – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shooting for Socrates online?
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Shooting for Socrates (2014) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Shooting for Socrates?
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The main cast of Shooting for Socrates (2014) includes John Hannah, Conleth Hill, Richard Dormer, Art Parkinson and Ciarán McMenamin. The film was directed by James Erskine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shooting for Socrates released?
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Shooting for Socrates was released on July 11, 2014 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Shooting for Socrates worth watching?
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Shooting for Socrates (2014) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shooting for Socrates?
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Yes. The official Shooting for Socrates trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.