Movie: Invictus (2009)

“The film tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa’s rugby team to help unite their country. Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa’s rugby team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match. Written by alfiehitchie”

  • Director: Clint Eastwood
  • Release Date:
    11 December 2009 (USA)
  • Run Time:
    USA:134 min
  • Country: USA
  • Genre: Biography , Drama
  • MPAA:
    Rated PG-13 for brief strong language.

Tagline: His people needed a leader. He gave them a champion.

Trivia: The filmmakers wanted a well-known British actor to play Francois Pienaar’s father and auditions were made from December 2008-March 2009. It was finally decided to cast a lesser-known South African actor instead.

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