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Shooting for Socrates is a joyous David and Goliath comedy drama for all ages about life, survival and the beautiful game. Set against the backdrop of the Irish Troubles, nine year old Tommy (Art Parkinson) learns to make sense of the world through his passion for the beautiful game and his philosophy-loving dock worker father (Richard Dormer).
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.
Nov 26, 2013 · Filming begins on Shooting for Socrates, a movie telling the story of Northern Ireland's 1986 World Cup game against Brazil.
Shooting for Socrates is a David and Goliath story set in Belfast against the backdrop of the 1986 World Cup. In a Northern Ireland divided on religious lines, nine-year-old Tommy learns to make sense of the world through his passion for football and his father's love of Greek philosophy. Meanwhile, the country's football team, a collection of ringers and misfits, are pitted against a modern ...
Shooting for Socrates is a joyous David and Goliath comedy drama for all ages about life, survival and the beautiful game. Set against the backdrop of the Irish Troubles, nine year old Tommy (Art Parkinson) learns to make sense of the world through his passion for the beautiful game and his philosophy-loving dock worker father (Richard Dormer). Meanwhile, the tiny nation’s football team, led ...
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Oct 5, 2015 · Shooting for Socrates is a joyous David and Goliath comedy drama for all ages about life, survival and the beautiful game. Set against the backdrop of the Irish Troubles, nine year old Tommy (Art Parkinson) learns to make sense of the world through his passion for the beautiful game and his philosophy-loving dock worker father (Richard Dormer). Meanwhile, the tiny nation’s football team, led ...
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Time Out says. This cutesy coming-of-age comedy set against the background of The Troubles and the World Cup doesn't hit hard enough. Everyone loves an underdog story – almost as much as ...
