Invictus (2009)
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:
133 min
- Country: USA
- Genre: Biography , Drama , History , Sport See »
- MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for brief strong language.
Tagline: His people needed a leader. He gave them a champion. See »
Trivia: Nelson Mandela gave the welcoming speech of Rugby World Cup 1995 at Newlands and he was wearing a colorful shirt. When he is shot watching the opening game, he is seen wearing a tie. That day, the whole stadium chanted “Nelson, Nelson” setting the tone for the rest of the tournament.
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Goofs: Continuity: In a scene in Fran
