29%
Tomatometer
29%
Popcornmeter
6.4
TMDB
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 (Trailer)
Budget
Not disclosed
Revenue
Not disclosed
Studio
New Black Films
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
6 reviews · 5 critics
2 fresh · 3 rotten
Title
Shooting for Socrates
Released
Jul 11, 2014
Rated
PG
Region of Origin
United Kingdom
Original Audio
English
Runtime
1h 32m
Status
Released
Studio
New Black Films
