
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.

as Billy Bingham

as Jackie Fullerton

as Arthur

as Tommy

as Sammy McIlroy

as David Campbell

as Irene

as Pat Jennings

as Norman Whiteside

as Gerry Armstrong

as Jimmy Nichol

as Jimmy Quinn

as Alan McDonald

as Bernard McNally

as Phil Hughes

as Mal Donaghy

as Rebecca Bingham

as Derek the Kit Man

as Albert Kirk

as Wigsy

as Spud

as Jim Campbell

as Barney the Barman

as Soldier Smith

as Frankie

as Landlady

as Titch

as Socrates

as Mrs. McIlroy

as Mrs Jones

as Christopher's Dad

as Christopher

as Simon Jones

as Football Commentator