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.
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
Nelson Mandela's favourite band, the Soweto String Quartet, was hired to work on the film.
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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.
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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. See more »
Crazy Credits
The 1994 Warner Brothers logo is used, in keeping with the time period of the film.
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