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Shooting for Socrates

  • 20142014
  • 1h 31m
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5.9/10
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Shooting for Socrates (2014)
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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.... Read allIn 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. Whilst politicians argue over the peace process, there's only one thing on young Tommy's ... Read allIn 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. Whilst politicians argue over the peace process, there's only one thing on young Tommy's football-mad mind - the forthcoming World Cup, where Northern Ireland will take on Brazil.... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
282
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POPULARITY
84,840
8,385
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    • Director
      • James Erskine
    • Writers
      • James Erskine(original screenplay by)
      • Marie Jones(original screenplay by)
    • Stars
      • John Hannah
      • Conleth Hill
      • Richard Dormer
    Top credits
    • Director
      • James Erskine
    • Writers
      • James Erskine(original screenplay by)
      • Marie Jones(original screenplay by)
    • Stars
      • John Hannah
      • Conleth Hill
      • Richard Dormer
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    • 1User review
    • 8Critic reviews

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    David Campbell giiving some instrucciones during a football training to Sergio Mur (Sócrates) in the film Shooting for Socrates
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    John Hannah
    John Hannah
    • Billy Bingham
    Conleth Hill
    Conleth Hill
    • Jackie Fullerton
    Richard Dormer
    Richard Dormer
    • Arthur
    Art Parkinson
    Art Parkinson
    • Tommy
    Ciarán McMenamin
    Ciarán McMenamin
    • Sammy McIlroy
    Nico Mirallegro
    Nico Mirallegro
    • David Campbell
    Paul Kennedy
    Paul Kennedy
    • Pat Jennings
    Chris Newman
    Chris Newman
    • Norman Whiteside
    Aaron McCusker
    Aaron McCusker
    • Gerry Armstrong
    Mathew McElhinney
    Mathew McElhinney
    • Jimmy Nichol
    Barry Ward
    Barry Ward
    • Jimmy Quinn
    Patrick Buchanan
    Patrick Buchanan
    • Alan McDonald
    Declan Rodgers
    Declan Rodgers
    • Bernard McNally
    Stephen Hagan
    Stephen Hagan
    • Phil Hughes
    Andy Moore
    • Mal Donaghy
    Lorraine Sass
    • Rebecca Bingham
    Frankie McCafferty
    Frankie McCafferty
    • Derek the Kit Man
    Gerard Jordan
    Gerard Jordan
    • Albert Kirk
    • Director
      • James Erskine
    • Writers
      • James Erskine(original screenplay by)
      • Marie Jones(original screenplay by)
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    • Trivia
      The film takes place from October 1985 to June 1986.
    • Quotes

      Tommy: What are they rioting about, daddy?

      Arthur: You don't know? And you took sides?

      Tommy: I didn't!

      Arthur: "Our ones?"

    • Soundtracks
      Alternative Ulster
      Performed by The Wonder Villains

      Written by John Burns and Gordon Ogilvie (as Burns/Ogilvie)

      Published by Union Square Music Songs

      Produced and Mixed by Rocky O'Reilly

      Courtesy of Polar Recordings

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    8/10
    "We're not Brazil, we're N.Ireland!" - For Football fans
    As a Brazilian who loves America, I have to start saying American just don't get soccer/football movies. Understandable, baseball and american football ones also get lost in translation in Brazil. So, if you like football-soccer, rely less on American critics and fans. You may need an opinion that feels more like home.

    I need to say right here, though: if you are not into football, there is little for you here (no need to finish this). Niche film. My rate is adapted to that, it is no masterpiece cinema.

    I was happy to find a movie about the Irish campaign in 1986. They faced Brazil (the pinnacle of the film) and I followed every step of Pat Jennings, Bingham, Armstrong & co as a 13-year old. It was great to see again these lads on screen, learn about the dynamics and backstages of the squad - even if it's definitely not at all a documentary.

    The bits about what is happening in Belfast are very satisfying to me. The family characters tell what was going on. They follow the light atmosphere of the movie. It is not about Trouble. It's about football, growing up, learning to be a fan of something (a sport, music, films etc). Dramatic comedy .

    There are few things more interesting than the hunger for winning...by those used to frustration. A movie about Brazil or even Maradona wouldn't be as interesting. And without telling how it ends, I say the film does a good job of showing what Northern Ireland is - in football, at least, I must say.
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    • Release date
      • July 30, 2015 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Стрельба для Сократа
    • Filming locations
      • Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK
    • Production company
      • New Black Films
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      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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