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
