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Invictus (2009)

PG_13 134 min  -  Biography | Drama | History  -   11 December 2009 (USA)
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Nelson Mandela, in his first term as the South African President, initiates a unique venture to unite the apartheid-torn land: enlist the national rugby team on a mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup.

Director:

Clint Eastwood

Writers:

Anthony Peckham (screenplay), John Carlin (book)
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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 7 wins & 21 nominations See more awards »

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Invictus -- A look at life for Nelson Mandela after the fall of apartheid in South Africa during his first term as president when campaigned to host the 1995 Rugby World Cup event as an opportunity to unite his countrymen. Invictus -- Clip: Are you thinking about tomorrow? Invictus -- Interview: Clint Eastwood "On shooting Rugby in the rain and mud"
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Morgan Freeman ...
Matt Damon ...
Francois Pienaar
Tony Kgoroge Tony Kgoroge ...
Patrick Mofokeng Patrick Mofokeng ...
Matt Stern Matt Stern ...
Julian Lewis Jones ...
Adjoa Andoh Adjoa Andoh ...
Marguerite Wheatley Marguerite Wheatley ...
Leleti Khumalo ...
Patrick Lyster Patrick Lyster ...
Penny Downie Penny Downie ...
Sibongile Nojila Sibongile Nojila ...
Bonnie Henna ...
Shakes Myeko Shakes Myeko ...
Louis Minnaar Louis Minnaar ...
Springbok Coach (as Louis Minaar)
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Storyline

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  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Rugby | South Africa | Nelson Mandela | President | Apartheid  | See more »

Taglines:

His people needed a leader. He gave them a champion. See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | History | Sport

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for brief strong language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Afrikaans | Maori (song lyrics) | Zulu (song lyrics) | Xhosa (song lyrics) | Sotho (song lyrics)

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Непокоренный See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$60,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$8,611,147 (USA) (13 December 2009) (2125 Screens)

Gross:

$37,479,778 (USA) (21 March 2010)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | DTS  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Nelson Mandela's favourite band, the Soweto String Quartet, was hired to work on the film. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Jason Tshabalala is in Nelson Mandela's office, asking about the SAS men assigned to his team, the scene is shot from two angles and shifts between them quickly. Brenda Mazibuko's head rests on her hand in one shot, but the next shot her hand rests on the table. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
High School Boy: [seeing passing motorcade] Who is it, sir?
High School Coach: It's the terrorist Mandela, they let him out. Remember this day boys, this is the day our country went to the dogs.
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Crazy Credits

The 1994 Warner Brothers logo is used, in keeping with the time period of the film. See more »

Connections

Featured in "The Hour: Episode #7.22" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"Anderlecht Champion"
aka "Olé Olé Olé - We Are The Champions" (1999)
Written by Armath and J. Deja (as Deja)
Performed by Overtone See more »