Invictus (2009)
| Director: | Clint Eastwood |
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| Starring: | Matt Stern Patrick Mofokeng Tony Kgoroge Matt Damon Morgan Freeman |
| Year of release: | 2009 |
| Running time: | 126 Min. |
| Age restriction: | PG L |
| Category: | Biography Drama History New Releases Recommended Sport |
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.
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 17 nominations
