
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.
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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...
Shooting for Socrates (2014) was directed by James Erskine. The film is a Comedy, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 32m, rated 6.8/10.
Shooting for Socrates runs 1h 32m (92 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.8/10 from 7 votes. Genre: Comedy, Drama.
Shooting for Socrates is rated 6.8/10 by 7 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Comedy and Drama fans.