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.
John Hannah
as Billy Bingham
Conleth Hill
as Jackie Fullerton
Richard Dormer
as Arthur
Art Parkinson
as Tommy
Ciarán McMenamin
as Sammy McIlroy
Nico Mirallegro
as David Campbell
Bronagh Gallagher
as Irene
Paul Kennedy
as Pat Jennings
Chris Newman
as Norman Whiteside
Aaron McCusker
as Gerry Armstrong
Mathew McElhinney
as Jimmy Nichol
Barry Ward
as Jimmy Quinn
