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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 ...
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 »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

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

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Непокоренный See more »

Filming Locations:

Cape Town, South Africa 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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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | DTS  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

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

Goofs

Errors in geography: Before the incident where the aircraft flies low over the stadium, the first officer says, "we are on final approach". The captain then takes control and immediately flies the plane low over Ellis Park (where the final takes place) in a roughly northerly direction, as indicated by the position of Ponté Tower out of the cockpit window. Yet Johannesburg Airport is a good distance east of Ellis Park and while there is a northerly approach to land there, a plane which flew a final approach beginning near Ellis Park would be about 9 miles off course. 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

Referenced in "Late Show with David Letterman: Episode #17.100" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"Invictus 9,000 Days" See more »