Shooting for Socrates
"Divided by conflict...united by a dream"
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.
About Shooting for Socrates (2014)
Released in 2014, Shooting for Socrates is a comedy and drama film from New Black Films (United Kingdom). It was directed by James Erskine and written by Marie Jones and James Erskine. The cast is led by John Hannah, Conleth Hill, Richard Dormer, Art Parkinson and Ciarán McMenamin. With a runtime of 1h 32m, the film averages 6.4/10 across 8 TMDB ratings.
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