Spirit of '58
2015
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Jul 30, 2015 · Shooting for Socrates: Directed by James Erskine. With John Hannah, Conleth Hill, Richard Dormer, Art Parkinson. In November 1985, the troubled streets of Belfast are torn up by rioting yet again. In amongst the angry mob, we find nine year old Tommy, nonchalantly dribbling a ball through the insanity.
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- Comedy, Drama, Sport
- James Erskine
- 2015-07-30
Jun 4, 2015 · Shooting for Socrates review – football soothes tension in 80s Northern Ireland. In a patchy period drama, Catholics and Protestants set aside their differences as a World Cup clash with the ...
May 19, 2015 · Shooting For Socrates Review. The personal stories of Northern Irish football supporters, the media and the players behind a momentous World Cup match between Brazil and Northern Ireland in...
Synopsis. In November 1985, the troubled streets of Belfast are torn up by rioting yet again. In amongst the angry mob, we find nine year old Tommy, nonchalantly dribbling a ball through the...
Northern Ireland, 1985. Tensions between Unionists and Republicans are high. Three IRA members and nine RUC officers are killed in February alone. In the same month, the country's football team plays a critical qualifying match against England. The result astounds everybody.
Critic Reviews for Shooting for Socrates. The story's crying out for underdog grit. June 7, 2015 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…. An amusing portrayal of Jackie Fullerton. June 4, 2015 | Rating:...
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Jun 1, 2015 · Jointly produced by NI Screen, RTÉ and Channel 4, Shooting For Socrates is both a recollection and celebration of how far matters have improved since the days of the Troubles. Fullerton is played by Conleth Hill (ever watchable), who depicts him as a mix of comical fop and thoughtful sage.
