Invictus (2009)
Directed by Clint Eastwood
Genres - Drama, Sports & Recreation, Historical Film |
Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature], Political Drama, Sports Drama |
Release Date - Dec 11, 2009 (USA) |
Run Time - 134 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - PG13
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Synopsis by Jason Buchanan
Actor Morgan Freeman portrays anti-apartheid activist and former South African president Nelson Mandela in this Clint Eastwood-helmed political drama adapted from author John Carlin's book The Human Factor: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Changed the World. Set just after the fall of apartheid and during Mandela's first term in office, The Human Factor explores how the political prisoner-turned-president used the 1995 Rugby World Cup -- which was hosted by South Africa -- as a means of bringing blacks and whites together after decades of violence and mistrust. Matt Damon co-stars in the Warner Bros. production as rugby player Francois Pienaar.
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President, South-Africa, rugby, Apartheid, social-change, team, mistrust, political-prisoner, underdog
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High Production Values