Director: Clint Eastwood
Writer: Anthony Peckham
Starring: Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon
Released: January 21, 2010
Rating: (PG)
Runtime: 133 minutes
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Story: 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 underdog rugby team as they make an unlikely run to the 1995 World Cup Championship match.
Cast:
Morgan Freeman Nelson Mandela
Matt Damon Francois Pienaar
Tony Kgoroge Jason Tshabalala
Patrick Mofokeng Linga Moonsamy
Matt Stern Hendrick Booyens
Julian Lewis Jones Etienne Feyder
Adjoa Andoh Brenda Mazibuko
Marguerite Wheatley Nerine
Leleti Khumalo Mary
Patrick Lyster Mr. Pienaar
Penny Downie Mrs. Pinnear
Sibongile Nojila Eunice
Bonnie Henna Zindzi
Shakes Myeko Minister of Sport
Louis Minnaar Springbok Coach