Shooting for Socrates

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.

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  James Erskine

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  John Hannah
  Billy Bingham
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  Conleth Hill
  Jackie Fullerton
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  Richard Dormer
  Arthur
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  Art Parkinson
  Tommy
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  Ciarán McMenamin
  Sammy McIlroy
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  Nico Mirallegro
  David Campbell
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  Bronagh Gallagher
  Irene
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  Paul Kennedy
  Pat Jennings
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  Chris Newman
  Norman Whiteside
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  Aaron McCusker
  Gerry Armstrong
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  Mathew McElhinney
  Jimmy Nichol
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  Barry Ward
  Jimmy Quinn
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  Patrick Buchanan
  Alan McDonald
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  Declan Rodgers
  Bernard McNally
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  Stephen Hagan
  Phil Hughes
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  Andy Moore
  Mal Donaghy
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  Lorraine Sass
  Rebecca Bingham
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  Frankie McCafferty
  Derek the Kit Man
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  Gerard Jordan
  Albert Kirk
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  Packy Lee
  Wigsy