Invictus (2009)

His people needed a leader. He gave them a champion.

Movie · Drama, History · 2h 14m · Rated 7.2/10 on TMDB · Released December 11, 2009

Overview

Newly elected President Nelson 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 union team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match.

Directed by Clint Eastwood

Cast

• Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela
• Matt Damon as Francois Pienaar
• Tony Kgoroge as Jason Tshabalala
• Patrick Mofokeng as Linga Moonsamy
• Matt Stern as Hendrick Booyens
• Julian Lewis Jones as Etienne Feyder
• Adjoa Andoh as Brenda Mazibuko
• Marguerite Wheatley as Nerine
• Leleti Khumalo as Mary
• Patrick Lyster as Mr. Pienaar
• Penny Downie as Mrs. Pienaar
• Sibongile Nojila as Eunice

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