Invictus

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Released Fri 11 Dec, 2009
Distributor:		Empire Entertainment
Studio:		Warner Bros.
Running time:	131 (2h11')
Age restriction:	PG L

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

"Invictus is a 2009 biographical drama based on true events. Directed by Clint Eastwood, it stars Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon in an inspiring story of how Nelson Mandela used rugby to unite South Africa in the wake of apartheid. With music by Roger Kellaway and a screenplay written by Anthony Peckham, Invictus follows newly-elected President Mandela as he reaches out to Francois Pienaar, captain of the underdog South African rugby team, to help rally his people and make a historic run to the 1995 World Cup Championship. A story of perseverance, determination, and courage, Invictus is a powerful reminder of the power of sports to transform lives and unite a nation. ©2009 Warner Bros. Pictures."

The inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa’s rugby team, Francois Pienaar, 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 underdog rugby team as they make an unlikely run to the 1995 World Cup Championship match.

Based on ‘Playing the Enemy’ by John Carlin.

Genre:	Biopic, Drama
Cast:	Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon
Directed by:	Clint Eastwood
Screenplay:	Anthony Peckham
Music:	Roger Kellaway
Produced by:	Clint Eastwood, Robert Lorenz, Lori McCreary, Mace Neufeld
Language:	English
Country / Year:	USA, 2009



© 2009 Warner Bros. Pictures