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Shooting for Socrates

Divided by conflict...united by a dream

Movie - 92mins

ComedyDrama

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.

Rating: 6.8

Cast:

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Katie

Tumelty

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Allan

Gildea

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Jude

Crawford

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William

Graham

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Mike

Nesbitt

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John

Hannah

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Conleth

Hill

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Richard

Dormer

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Art

Parkinson

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Ciarán

McMenamin

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Nico

Mirallegro

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Bronagh

Gallagher

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Paul

Kennedy

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Chris

Newman

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Aaron

McCusker

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Mathew

McElhinney

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Barry

Ward

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Patrick

Buchanan

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Declan

Rodgers

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Stephen

Hagan

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Andy

Moore

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Lorraine

Sass

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Frankie

McCafferty

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Gerard

Jordan

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Packy

Lee

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Chris

Patrick-Simpson

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Peter

Ballance

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Conan

Sweeny

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Cathan

McRoberts

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John

Travers

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Maggie

Cronin

name

John

Patrick

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Sergio

Mur

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Julia

Dearden

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Katie

Tumelty

name

Allan

Gildea

name

Jude

Crawford

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William

Graham

name

Mike

Nesbitt

name

John

Hannah

name

Conleth

Hill

name

Richard

Dormer

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Art

Parkinson

name

Ciarán

McMenamin