Shooting for Socrates (2014)
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.
Director:
James Erskine
Writers:
Marie Jones, James Erskine.
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John Hannah as Billy Bingham |
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Conleth Hill as Jackie Fullerton |
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Richard Dormer as Arthur |
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Art Parkinson as Tommy |
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Ciarán McMenamin as Sammy McIlroy |
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Nico Mirallegro as David Campbell |
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Bronagh Gallagher as Irene |
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Paul Kennedy as Pat Jennings |
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Chris Newman as Norman Whiteside |
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Aaron McCusker as Gerry Armstrong |
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Mathew McElhinney as Jimmy Nichol |
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Barry Ward as Jimmy Quinn |
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Patrick Buchanan as Alan McDonald |
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Declan Rodgers as Bernard McNally |
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Stephen Hagan as Phil Hughes |
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Andy Moore as Mal Donaghy |
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Lorraine Sass as Rebecca Bingham |
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Frankie McCafferty as Derek the Kit Man |
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Gerard Jordan as Albert Kirk |
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Packy Lee as Wigsy |
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Chris Patrick-Simpson as Spud |
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Peter Ballance as Jim Campbell |
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Conan Sweeny as Barney the Barman |
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Cathan McRoberts as Soldier Smith |
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John Travers as Frankie |
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Maggie Cronin as Landlady |
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John Patrick Donaghy as Titch |
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Sergio Mur as Socrates |
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Julia Dearden as Mrs. McIlroy |
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Katie Tumelty as Mrs Jones |
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Allan Gildea as Christopher's Dad |
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Jude Crawford as Christopher |
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William Graham as Simon Jones |
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Mike Nesbitt as Football Commentator |
| Production | Victoria Gregory | Producer |
| Camera | Joel Devlin | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Jason Savage | Editor |
| Writing | Marie Jones | Screenplay |
| Directing | James Erskine | Director |
| Production | James Erskine | Producer |
| Writing | James Erskine | Screenplay |
