Shooting for Socrates (2014)

Shooting for Socrates (2014) (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 4 )

Running Time:
88 min

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2014 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
James Erskine

Written By:
James Erskine

Actors:
Conleth Hill ..... Jackie Fullerton
Art Parkinson ..... Tommy
John Hannah ..... Billy Bingham
Bronagh Gallagher ..... David Campbell
Nico Mirallegro ..... Arthur
Richard Dormer ..... Phil Hughes
Stephen Hagan ..... Jimmy Quinn
Barry Ward ..... Sammy McIlroy
Ciarán McMenamin ..... Gerry Armstrong
Aaron McCusker ..... Bar patron
Kristy Robinson ..... Socrates
Sergio Mur ..... Albert kirk
Gerard Jordan ..... Spud
Chris Patrick-Simpson ..... Pat Jennings
Paul Kennedy ..... Alan McDonald
Patrick Buchanan ..... Norman Whiteside
Chris Newman ..... Landlady (Mrs Thompson)
Maggie Cronin ..... Jim Cambell
Peter Ballance ..... Mal Donaghy
Andy Moore ..... Barney
Conan Sweeny ..... Bernard McNally
Declan Rodgers ..... Rebecca Bingham
Lorraine Sass ..... Soldier Smith
Cathan McRoberts

Synopsis:

Set in Belfast against the backdrop of the 1986 World Cup in a Northern Ireland divided on religious lines, nine-year-old Tommy (Art Parkinson) learns to make sense of his world through his passion for football and his father's (Richard Dormer) love of Greek philosophy. Meanwhile, the country's football team, a collection of ringers and misfits, are pitted against a modern day Goliath - the Brazilian football team, led by the remarkable politician/philosopher/footballing genius Socrates de Souza.

SHOOTING FOR SOCRATES is a David Vs. Goliath set in Belfast against the backdrop of the 1986 World Cup. Starring John Hannah (Four Weddings and a Funeral) as Billy Bingham, Conleith Hill (Whatever Works) as Jackie Fullerton and Bronagh Gallagher (The Commitments), it 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 against Brazil.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 11 April, 2018.